Coast Guard Blocks Lake Erie for July 4 Fireworks
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
On July 4, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up two temporary safety zones around Lakeside, OH, to keep boats and people safe during a fireworks show on Lake Erie. No one can enter these zones from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., unless they get special permission. If bad weather hits, the safety zones will move to July 5, so plan ahead and stay clear to avoid fines or delays!
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Boats barred from two 350-yard zones
On July 4, 2026, the Coast Guard will prohibit vessels and people from entering two safety zones on Lake Erie near Lakeside, OH: each zone is a 350-yard radius around Lakeside Association Dock and around a fireworks barge at 41°32.962' N, 082°45.056' W. The zones are enforced from 9:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m.; entry is allowed only if authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or a designated representative, and permission may be requested on VHF-FM channel 16. If there is inclement weather, the same restriction applies on July 5, 2026 during the same times.
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