American Flag Day Foundation Fireworks Celebration June 16 on the Patapsco

     Baltimore, Md. -- Mariners are advised that an aerial fireworks display is scheduled to occur on the Patapsco River on June 16 (no rain date) at dusk, as part of the American Flag Day Foundation’s celebration at the Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland.

      The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Patapsco River, adjacent to the Northwest Harbor (East Channel), within a 200-yard radius of a fireworks discharge barge located in approximate position latitude 39°15’54” N, longitude 076°34’40” W (datum NAD 1983), effective from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on June 16.

     The fireworks barge will have a sign on its port and starboard sides labeled FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY to provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Baltimore or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone.

     For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12281.