Coast Guard Bans Boats Near Silverdale Fireworks
Published Date: 7/14/2026
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On July 24, 2026, the Coast Guard will set up a temporary safety zone in Dyes Inlet, Silverdale, WA, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This zone keeps boats and people safe during a fireworks show by keeping them out unless they get special permission. If you’re boating nearby, plan ahead to avoid the area during those hours—no fees or long-term changes, just a quick safety move!
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Fireworks Safety Zone — Dyes Inlet
If you are boating in Dyes Inlet, Washington, you may not enter the area within a 450-yard radius of 47.6399305556, -122.6943722222 from 9:30 p.m. through 11 p.m. on July 24, 2026 unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative. To ask for permission, contact the Captain of the Port or their representative on VHF Channel 13 or Channel 16, or call Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center at (206) 217-6002.
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