The Coast Guard will close a small part of the Mississippi River for New Year's fireworks

The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary safety zone on the Mississippi River in New Orleans for a New Year's Eve fireworks display. This means boats cannot enter a specific area of the river during the fireworks unless they have special permission.

Every year, the Coast Guard issues these temporary rules to keep people safe during public events on waterways. These small, routine closures are part of how local authorities manage public safety and navigation for specific, predictable events. They are a recurring administrative task, not a change in how the Coast Guard operates.