No Boats Allowed: Coast Guard Locks Down Lake for Fireworks Fun
Published Date: 6/2/2025
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Summary
On July 4, 2025, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Coast Guard will set up a safety zone near Bayfront Park in Duluth for the Fourth Fest fireworks. Boats can’t enter, pass through, or anchor in this area unless they get special permission. This keeps everyone safe on the water during the big celebration without any extra costs for the public.
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Temporary Boating Safety Zone for Fireworks
If you are boating near Bayfront Park in Duluth, you cannot enter, pass through, or anchor in the safety zone on July 4, 2025, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Duluth or a designated representative. The Coast Guard created the zone to keep people safe on the water, and the rule states there will be no extra costs for the public.
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