# 2026-12932: Coast Guard Creates Firework Safety Bubbles for July 4th

2026-12932, Southern California Annual Firework Events for the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-26, effective 2026-07-04 (as of 2026-07-03).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12932
- As of: 2026-07-03
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12932
- Title: Southern California Annual Firework Events for the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38512
- Published: 2026-06-26
- Effective: 2026-07-04
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-03

## In one line

Coast Guard Creates Firework Safety Bubbles for July 4th

## Summary

On July 4, 2026, the Coast Guard will enforce special safety zones around Southern California’s big fireworks shows to keep everyone safe on the water. Boat operators in these areas must follow orders from Coast Guard patrols during the event times, or risk fines. These rules cover popular spots like Marina del Rey, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, and Redondo Beach, with safety zones active mostly between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones for annually reoccurring fireworks events taking place on July 4, 2026 in the Los Angeles--Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone. This action is necessary and intended to provide for the safety of life and property on the navigable waterways during these events. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any official patrol vessel.

## Effects PRIA read

- July 4 boat safety zones in Southern CA: cost, low. If you operate a vessel in parts of Southern California on July 4, 2026, Coast Guard safety zones will be active at specific locations and times and you must follow Coast Guard patrol directions while in the zones. Affected locations and times are: Marina del Rey (Main Ship Channel) 8:00 p.m.–10:30…

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## Sources
- [2026-12932 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12932/southern-california-annual-firework-events-for-the-los-angeles-long-beach-captain-of-the-port-zone)
- [2026-12932 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-12932.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12932 (as of 2026-07-03).