Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-1291
Coast Guard Temporary Safety Zone for Navy Pier Fireworks and Drone Show
Buyer
Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard
Posted
October 15, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-1291
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary maritime safety zone near Navy Pier in Chicago for a fireworks and drone show. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard; office: Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan. - Purpose: Protect people, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with the show. - The designated zone is in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois. Entry by vessels and people is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. - The zone is in effect for 15 minutes, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. No calendar date is stated here. - This is a regulatory safety action, not a procurement solicitation. No products, quantities, OEMs, or commercial vendors are requested.
Description
The Coast Guard establishes a temporary safety zone in navigable waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with the Navy Pier Fireworks and Drone Show. The zone covers a defined area near Navy Pier and is in effect on October 15, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. through 9:15 p.m. Vessels and persons may not enter the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or a designated representative.