Coast Guard Safety Zones for Northern Great Lakes Events
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The Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel traffic around several July 2026 maritime events in the Northern Great Lakes area, including airshow and fireworks events in Traverse City, Sault Sainte Marie, and Marquette, Michigan. Boat operators must stay out of the listed safety zones during the enforcement times unless they get permission from the Captain of the Port’s representative. Event organizers, commercial operators, marinas, and recreational boaters should plan routes and schedules around the short closure windows.
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Key Changes
- Enforces temporary safety zones for specified July 2026 events in the Northern Great Lakes area
- Requires vessels to stay out of the zones during listed enforcement periods unless permission is granted
- Covers airshow and fireworks events in Traverse City, Sault Sainte Marie, and Marquette, Michigan
Obligations
What this law requires
Vessels must remain outside the National Cherry Festival Airshow safety zone in Traverse City, Michigan during enforcement unless permitted by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes designated representative.
Vessels must remain outside the National Cherry Festival Finale Fireworks safety zone in Traverse City, Michigan during enforcement unless permitted by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes designated representative.
Vessels must remain outside the Canada Day Celebration Fireworks safety zone in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan during enforcement unless permitted by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes designated representative.
Vessels may enter an enforced safety zone only after obtaining permission from the designated representative of the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes.