Published on July 02, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2026) — The West Palm Beach Police Department will enforce City dock closures and safety regulations during the upcoming One Epic Fourth on Flagler celebration on Saturday, July 4.
City docks will be closed to all boats and pedestrians from 12:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4. All vessels must be removed from City docks by 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 3. Docking at City facilities will not be permitted during the event.
Boaters planning to watch the fireworks from the Intracoastal Waterway should make alternate docking arrangements before traveling downtown. A 600-foot safety zone will be enforced around each fireworks barge, as required by the City Fire Marshal. The restricted area extends north to the Flagler Museum and south to the Royal Park Bridge.
The West Palm Beach Police Department, in coordination with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and United States Coast Guard, will conduct enhanced patrols on the Intracoastal Waterway and enforce all applicable safety regulations throughout the event.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, follow all posted restrictions, and celebrate safely.
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org