The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for fireworks in Morris, IL, in 2025
What happened
The Coast Guard will create a temporary safety zone on Lake Michigan for the Corn Festival Fireworks in September 2025. This means boats cannot enter, cross, or leave the designated area without permission from the Coast Guard.
Why it matters
This document is a routine announcement of a temporary safety measure for a specific event. It does not change any underlying rules or procedures for how safety zones are established or enforced. It simply applies existing regulations to a scheduled event.
The signal
There is nothing specific to watch for beyond the event occurring as planned.