4th of July Fireworks Safety Zone

Attention! The fireworks safety zone will be revised on July 4th. Please consult the Broadcast Notice to Mariners below and the attached image illustrating the safety zone.

Stay safe and enjoy a Happy Fourth of July!

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SUBJ: ISSUE NOTICE TO MARINERS

SCHEDULED BROADCASTS UNTIL CANCELED

U.S.C.G. SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN NOTICE TO MARINERS MXXX-26

IL - LAKE MICHIGAN - CHICAGO

1. ALL MARINERS BE ADVISED OF A BARGE BASED FIREWORKS DISPLAY TAKING PLACE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SOUTHEAST OF NAVY PIER ON JULY 4, 2026 FROM 9:45 P.M. THROUGH 10:45 P.M.. AS MARINERS TRANSIT THE AREA, BE COGNIZANT OF THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY BARGES LOCATED AT 41°53’13.1”N, 087°35’52.8” AND REMAIN 1,0000 FEET AWAY FROM THE BARGES DURING THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT THE SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN COMMAND CENTER AT (833) 900-2247 OR AN ON-SCENE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE VIA VHF-FM CHANNEL 16.

2. CANCEL AT TIME//050330ZJUL26//