Sandusky Bay Closed for One Night of Fireworks
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
On July 3, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around a barge in Sandusky Bay, Ohio, to keep everyone safe during a fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter the 200-yard zone unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect folks, boats, and the environment without causing any fees or long delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary 200‑Yard No‑Entry Zone
You may not enter the safety zone covering all navigable waters of Sandusky Bay within a 200-yard radius of a barge located near 870 Crosstree Lane (position 41°26'45" N, 082°40'50" W) on July 3, 2026, from 9 p.m. through 11 p.m. Boats and people are prohibited from entering that zone during those hours unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit.
How to Request Entry Permission
If you need to be in the safety zone during the enforcement period (9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3, 2026), you may request permission from the Captain of the Port Detroit or the COTP's designated representative by contacting them on VHF-FM channel 16; anyone in the zone must follow lawful orders from the COTP or their representative.
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