Coast Guard Sets River Safety Zone for Sacramento NYE Fireworks
Published Date: 12/22/2025
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Summary
On New Year's Eve 2025, the Coast Guard will block off a safety zone on the Sacramento River near the Delta King Hotel from 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. to keep everyone safe during the Stage Nine Entertainment fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter or hang out in this area unless they get special permission. This temporary change helps protect lives and property without any fees or long-term impacts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Sacramento River Safety Zone
If you plan to be on the Sacramento River near the Delta King Hotel, you may not enter, transit through, or anchor within 700 feet of the Delta King Hotel (38.582805, -121.506880) from 8:30 p.m. through 9:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 unless you have permission from the Patrol Commander or other authorized law enforcement. The safety zone covers all water from surface to bottom in that circle during those times to protect people and property during the fireworks display.
Commercial Vessel Transit May Be Allowed
If you operate a commercial vessel, the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol may, upon request, allow your vessel to transit through the regulated area when it is safe to do so during the safety zone on December 31, 2025 from 8:30 p.m. through 9:45 p.m. You must request permission and follow any lawful orders from the PATCOM or Official Patrol while in the zone.
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