Final rule · 2026-13438

Safety Zone; Bayfront Park 4th of July Fireworks Display, Intercoastal Waterway, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters on the Intercoastal Waterway portion of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. The safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with two barge-based fireworks displays on July 4, 2026. The safety zone will encompass all waters within a 250-yard radius of the firework barges. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami or their designated representative.