On June 16 th , 2023 the Festival of the Fish Committee will be hosting fireworks on the detached break
wall at the entrance to the Vermilion River. Due to the safety of this event we are asking spectators
and boaters to review the map of the area and please be aware of our safety zones that will be set in
place.
The west entrance to the Vermilion River will not be accessible once the fireworks are placed on the
break wall. We are asking that boaters use the east entrance to navigate both in and out of the
Vermilion River.
There will be complete river closure starting at 9:30pm until 11:00pm or later. The fireworks display
is set to begin at 10:00pm. There will be five to six temporary buoys set up 500’ around the
detached break wall and boaters are permitted to watch the fireworks show on the north side of
these buoys. Both attached piers the one by Main Street Beach and the other by Lagoon Beach
will be off limit to spectators.
There will be no parking from Huron Street to Main Street Beach except for emergency vehicles
only. This area will be blocked off for Thursday, June 15 th at midnight until fireworks display is over,
which is estimated at 11:00pm on Friday, June 16 th . Police will enforce this by towing your vehicle
at owner’s expense. Fireworks will be visible from the lake outside the safety zone (see map), Main
Street Beach and Festival area.
Thank you in advance for understanding as we understand there may be a few inconveniences.
Most importantly relax and enjoy the fireworks display at the 2023 57th Annual Festival of the Fish.
If you have any questions please email the Vermilion Chamber at info@vermilionohio.com

Sincerely,
The Festival of the Fish Committee