# 2026-12815: Lake Erie Fireworks Get a 420-Foot No-Boating Bubble

2026-12815, Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Lakewood, OH, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-07-04; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12815
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12815
- Title: Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Lakewood, OH
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38298
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: 2026-07-04
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Lake Erie Fireworks Get a 420-Foot No-Boating Bubble

## Summary

On July 4, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around the Solstice Steps in Lakewood, OH, to keep everyone safe during the Independence Day fireworks. Boats and people can’t enter this 420-foot radius zone from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a rain date on July 5. This quick action helps protect folks and vessels without any extra costs or delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 420 foot radius of the Solstice Steps in Lakewood, OH on Lake Erie on July 4, 2026, for the Lakewood Independence Day fireworks. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel and vessels from potential hazards created by the firework show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or his designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Lake Erie Safety Zone: cost, low. If you are on Lake Erie near the Solstice Steps in Lakewood, OH, you may not enter the safety zone that covers a 420-foot radius around position 41°29'50.2" N 81°47'51.6" W between 9:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4, 2026 (rain date July 5, 2026, same times). Entry by vessels or persons is prohibit…

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## Sources
- [2026-12815 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12815/safety-zone-lake-erie-lakewood-oh)
- [2026-12815 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12815.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12815 (as of 2026-10-28).