The Coast Guard will close a small piece of the Delaware River for fireworks

The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary safety zone on a section of the Delaware River in Philadelphia. This means all vessels must stay out of the area during a fireworks display on May 12, 2026.

This is a routine, temporary closure for a specific event. It does not change any long-term rules about how the Coast Guard manages waterways or how marine events are approved. It simply puts a specific date and time on an existing regulatory power.