WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 9 by Courtney A. Sergent, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port St. Petersburg.

Summary: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade/Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla on January 31, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for recurring marine events within the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg identifies the regulated area for this event in Tampa, FL. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in,...