Hopewell Fireworks Spark River Safety Bubble
Published Date: 6/9/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around a fireworks barge on the Appomattox River near Hopewell, VA, to keep people and boats safe during the show. No one can enter this 250-yard area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This rule helps protect everyone and the environment during the fireworks event, with no extra costs for the public.
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250‑Yard Safety Zone on Appomattox River
You may not enter a 250‑yard radius around a fireworks barge on the Appomattox River near City Point in Hopewell, VA. Entry by vessels or persons is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia; the zone is enforced before, during, and after the scheduled fireworks events and is intended to protect people and the marine environment, with no extra costs imposed on the public.
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