Coast Guard enforces safety zone for Dune Acres fireworks

The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a temporary safety zone in Lake Michigan for the Town of Dune Acres Independence Day Fireworks. The zone covers all waters within a 300-foot radius of the launch site at coordinates 41 degrees, 39.303 minutes North and 87 degrees, 5.239 minutes West.

Why it matters: This action ensures public safety during a pyrotechnic display by keeping boats out of the drop zone for fireworks. It also prevents vessels from interfering with emergency response or maritime operations if something goes wrong. The impact is limited to a small area and a short time window, so it does not disrupt general navigation on Lake Michigan.

Who it affects

• Boat operators planning to be near the Dune Acres shoreline between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026.

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This notice was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security; check the original Federal Register document (FR Doc. 2026-12940) for full legal details before relying on this summary.

Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document