Dune Acres Gets Independence Day Boating Restrictions
Published Date: 6/26/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a safety zone on Lake Michigan near Dune Acres, Indiana, for the Independence Day fireworks on July 3, 2026, from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m. Boats can’t enter or hang out in this area unless they get special permission first. This keeps everyone safe and the water clear during the show, so plan ahead if you’re boating nearby!
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300‑Foot Fireworks Safety Zone
On July 3, 2026, from 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., all boats are prohibited from entering, transiting, or anchoring within a 300-foot radius of the launch position at 41°39.303' N, 087°05.239' W on Lake Michigan near Dune Acres, Indiana, unless specifically authorized. The safety zone covers the water from surface to bottom and is enforced under 33 CFR 165.929.
Permission Required to Transit Zone
Vessels may enter, move within, or exit the safety zone only with advance permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative; approvals are granted on a case-by-case basis and those granted permission must follow all lawful orders. Requests must be made in advance and the COTP or representative may be contacted through the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Command Center or via VHF-FM Channel 16.
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