WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 6 by G.A. Callaghan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans.
Summary: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone for all navigable waters within 350 yards of the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 94.4 to MM 95.7, Above Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA from February 14, 2026 through February 17, 2026. This security zone provides security and protection for visiting personnel during the events related to Mardi Gras celebrations. During the aforementi...