Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks on the Potomac this Saturday

     Washington, D.C. -- Mariners are reminded that the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks display is scheduled to occur in Washington Channel on Saturday, April 7,  (rain date April 8), at 8:30 p.m. A safety zone will be established upon the waters of the Upper Potomac River, within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 38° 52’ 09” N, longitude 077° 01’ 13” W, located within the Washington Channel in Washington, DC. The fireworks barge within the regulated area will have a diamond-shaped, 4 feet by 4 feet sign with orange retro-reflective border affixed to the port and starboard sides of the barge labeled ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY’’ with black block letters on a white background to provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced. The zone will be enforced from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.