See below and attached received from USCG New York:

 

The Captain of the Port (COTP) New York has established a Special Local Regulation temporarily restricting vessel movement on the navigable waters of the East River, Buttermilk Channel and Upper NY Bay in the vicinity of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Governors Island, NY for the annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display (See image below). This Special Local Regulation will be strictly enforced on July 4, 2025, from approximately 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

All spectator vessels in zone DELTA may begin entering their designated viewing area at 8:00 p.m. and be in a holding position no later than 9:00 p.m. All other spectator zones must enter their designated viewing areas by 7:30 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:25 p.m. This information, along with any updates, will be broadcast via VHF-FM CHANNEL 13 and 16. All persons and vessels within the limited access areas shall comply with all the instructions of the COTP or a designated Representative.

 

 

The regulated area will be divided into the following sections:

1. ALPHA Section: All navigable waters of the East River bound by a line connecting the following coordinates: from 40°42'46"N 73°58'34"W (near Grand St. Manhattan), thence to 40°42'38"N 73°58'12"W, along the shore to 40°42’22”N, 073° 58’45”W (near Little Street, Brooklyn, NY), thence to 40°42’37”N, 073° 58’50”W (the corner of Pier 42, Manhattan, NY), then along the shoreline back to the point of origin. ALPHA access is limited to vessels over 20 meters (65.6ft) in length.

 

2. BRAVO Section: All navigable waters of the East River bound by a line connecting the following points: from 40°42’37”N, 073° 58’50”W (near Pier 42, Manhattan, NY), thence to 40°42’22”N, 073° 58’45”W (near Little Street, Brooklyn, NY), along the shore to 40°42'19"N 73°59'15"W (near Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY), thence to 40°42'33"N 73°59'18"W (near Jefferson Street, Manhattan, NY) then along the shoreline to the point of origin. BRAVO access is limited to vessels less than or equal to 20 meters (65.6ft) in length.

 

3. CHARLIE Section (Barge Display area): All navigable waters of the East River bound by a line connecting the following points: beginning at 40°42'33"N 73°59'18"W (near Jefferson Street, Manhattan, NY), thence to 40°42'19"N 73°59'15"W (near Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY), along the shore thence to 40°41'28"N 74°00'19"W (Pier 8, Brooklyn, NY), thence to 40°41'34.728"N 74°00'54"W (near Governors Island Ferry Slip), thence to 40°42'03"N 74°00'55"W (near Battery Park, Manhattan, NY), then along the shoreline back to the point of origin. All vessels are prohibited from entering area CHARLIE without permission from the COTP or a designated representative after 6 p.m. Commercial passenger vessels that need to transit through the Charlie Section enroute to their designated viewing areas or designated facility must receive authorization from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Commercial passenger vessels must pass as close to the pierhead as possible and must transit through the zone no later than 7:30 p.m. Vessels must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain safe course while crossing through area CHARLIE and comply with all direction that may be provided by the Coast Guard. All vessels are prohibited from entering area CHARLIE without permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

 

4. DELTA Section (Viewing area): All navigable waters of the East River bound by a line connecting the following points from 40°42'03"N 74°00'55"W (near Battery Park, Manhattan, NY), thence to 40°41'35"N 74°00'54"W (near the Governors Island Ferry Slip), along the shoreline of Governors Island thence to 40°41'09"N 74°01'36"W, then north thence to 40°42’03”N, 074° 01’40”W, then back to the point of origin. DELTA access is limited to vessels greater than or equal to 20 meters (65.6ft) in length.

 

5. ECHO Section (Viewing Area): All navigable waters of the East River bound by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°41’34”N, 74°0’51”W (near Governors Island) thence to 40°41'28"N 74°00'19"W (Pier 8, Brooklyn, NY), thence to 40°40'44"N 74°01'10"W (Red Hook), thence to 40°41'03"N 74°01'32"W, then along the shore back to the point of origin. ECHO access is limited to vessels less than or equal to 20 meters (65.6ft) in length.

 

6. Moving Protection Zone: A moving protection zone on all navigable waters within a 50 yard radius of the participating barges while they are loaded with explosive material will be enforced from the point of departure within the COTP New York zone until placement at the intended destination. All vessels are prohibited from entering the moving protection zone without permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

 

For additional information about the regulated area restrictions please contact the Sector New York Waterways Division at (718) 354-4197 or via email at D01-SMB-SecNY-Waterways@uscg.mil. If within 48 hours prior to the event please route your calls to the Sector New York Command Center at (718) 354-4353.