Charleston Harbor will close for a boat parade, but only if the Coast Guard says so

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Charleston Parade of Boats on December 13, 2025. This means no one can enter or stay in a specific part of Charleston Harbor during the event unless the Coast Guard gives permission.

This is a routine enforcement notice for a specific event. It confirms the Coast Guard's ongoing authority to close navigable waterways for safety during marine events. It does not change any underlying rules or introduce new powers, but rather applies existing ones to a future date.