Local Notice to Mariners for New Year`s Eve fireworks

Two barge based fireworks displays are scheduled to occur on the Delaware River adjacent to Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, PA. The first fireworks display will be on December 31, 2023, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The second fireworks display will be on December 31, 2023 from 11:59 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2024. The fireworks barge will be located at approximate position latitude 39°56′52″ N, longitude 075°08′09″ W. Mariners are advised to remain a safe distance away from the barge during the show times. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, at (215) 271-4814.