Lake Erie locked down for USS Cleveland's grand boat parade
Published Date: 5/7/2026
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Summary
On May 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a special safety zone on Lake Erie near Cleveland for a big boat parade called the 'Welcome Flotilla' escorting the USS CLEVELAND. During this time, only authorized boats can enter the area to keep everyone safe. If you’re boating nearby, plan ahead because this temporary rule will limit where you can go, but it won’t cost you anything.
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Temporary Lake Erie safety zone on May 9
If you are boating on Lake Erie between Vermilion and Cleveland, Ohio, on May 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., you may not enter the regulated area. The rule creates a 100-yard radius safety zone around the moving regatta (about one-half to one mile offshore) and no non-participating vessels may enter without authorization.
How to get permission to enter
If you need to enter the regulated area during the event on May 9, 2026 between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., you must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. To request authorization, contact the Captain of the Port on VHF‑FM channel 16 or call (888) 230-4703.
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