# 2026-15025: Coast Guard Blocks Chicago River for Rubber Duck Race

2026-15025, Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-07-24, effective 2026-08-06; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-31).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15025
- As of: 2026-07-31
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15025
- Title: Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 46731
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Effective: 2026-08-06
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-31

## In one line

Coast Guard Blocks Chicago River for Rubber Duck Race

## Summary

On August 6, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Coast Guard will block off part of the Chicago River for the fun Annual Chicago Ducky Derby. Boats can’t enter, pass through, or park in this safety zone unless they get special permission. This keeps everyone safe during the event and affects boaters in the area for a short time.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on the main branch of the Chicago River between Michigan Avenue Bridge (Mile Marker 326.5) and the Columbus Drive Bridge (Mile Marker 326.7) for the Annual Chicago Ducky Derby marine event. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, mooring, laying-up, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Chicago River boating ban during event: cost, low. You cannot enter, transit, moor, lay-up, or anchor in the main branch of the Chicago River between the Michigan Avenue Bridge (Mile Marker 326.5) and the Columbus Drive Bridge (Mile Marker 326.7) on August 6, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Boats are barred from that safety zone unless the C…
- Must obtain Coast Guard permission: cost, low. If you need to enter, move within, or exit the safety zone during enforcement, you must get permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative and obey all lawful orders. If hailed by the Coast Guard by siren, radio, or light, your vessel operator must fol…
- Coast Guard may suspend zone segments: benefit, low. The Captain of the Port Lake Michigan may suspend enforcement of any segment of this safety zone for which notice has been given, which could allow boats to pass through part of the area during the event if suspension is announced.

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## Sources
- [2026-15025 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/24/2026-15025/safety-zone-brandon-road-lock-and-dam-to-lake-michigan-including-des-plaines-river-chicago-sanitary)
- [2026-15025 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-24/pdf/2026-15025.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15025 (as of 2026-07-31).