Safety Zones; Annual events requiring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone—Taste of Chicago Fireworks

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Taste of Chicago Fireworks on September 6, 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 Chicago, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or remaining within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.