🎆Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zone for Chicago Fireworks Events
Safety Zones; Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier Southeast, Chicago, IL
Summary
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a series of barge-based fireworks displays on September 20, 2025, October 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the displays. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identified the safety zone for this event in Chicago, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within 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
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This regulation imposes a safety zone in Chicago Harbor, impacting local businesses operating in the area, including those in maritime logistics, tourism, and events during the specified enforcement dates. Compliance is mandatory for vessels and potentially affects operations.