# 2026-12941: Coast Guard Closes Channel for July Fireworks

2026-12941, Safety Zone; Los Angeles Channel, Los Angeles, CA, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-26, effective 2026-06-26; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-03).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12941
- As of: 2026-07-03
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12941
- Title: Safety Zone; Los Angeles Channel, Los Angeles, CA
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38514
- Published: 2026-06-26
- Effective: 2026-06-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-07-03

## In one line

Coast Guard Closes Channel for July Fireworks

## Summary

On June 26, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Los Angeles Main Channel to keep people and boats safe during the Cars & Stripes Forever fireworks show. No one can enter the zone unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This quick action helps avoid accidents and protects the environment without any extra costs for the public.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters in the Los Angeles Main Channel, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display for the 2026 Cars & Stripes Forever event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles--Long Beach, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Half‑Hour No‑Entry Zone in LA Channel: cost, low. On June 26, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., all vessels and people are prohibited from entering a 500-foot radius safety zone around a fireworks barge in the Los Angeles Main Channel (approx. 33°44'40.02" N, 118°16'27.0624" W) unless authorized by the Captain of the Port. To request permission,…

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## Sources
- [2026-12941 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12941/safety-zone-los-angeles-channel-los-angeles-ca)
- [2026-12941 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-12941.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12941 (as of 2026-07-03).