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Federal Register #USCG-2026-0883
Temporary Safety Zones for Fireworks and Drone Show Events in Virginia Beach, VA and Port Huron, MI
Posted
July 10, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-0883
This notice announces the establishment of temporary safety zones by the U.S. Coast Guard to protect the public during fireworks and drone show events in Virginia Beach, VA, and Port Huron, MI. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - Sector Virginia (Virginia Beach event) - Sector Detroit (Port Huron event) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory safety action, not a procurement. - Services/Actions: - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone in the North Atlantic Ocean at Virginia Beach, VA: - Covers all waters within a 1,000-yard radius of a fireworks barge near the shoreline between 17th and 31st Streets - Enforced every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the effective period - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone in the St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI: - Covers all waters within a 420-foot radius of Desmond Landing - Enforced on the specified date from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Entry into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested - No procurement or contracting opportunity is present in this notice
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the North Atlantic Ocean at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. between July 8, 2026, and September 6, 2026.