🎆Safety Zone Enforcement for Corn Festival Fireworks Announced
Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone-Corn Festival Fireworks
Summary
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Corn Festival Fireworks on September 27, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this fireworks display. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identified the safety zone for this event in Morris, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or exiting the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation enforces a safety zone during an event, impacting businesses needing to access the waterway for operations. Compliance is required for vessels entering the area, potentially affecting logistics and available service hours.