When is blessing of the fleet

And starting in , it was expanded to 3 days! Our Blessing of the Fleet Celebration includes 3 main events. For the most current information about our Blessing of the Fleet Celebration events, please visit our Facebook page.

It's public, so no login is required to view our posts, events, and pictures. Attended by almost 30, people each year, the Festival is a major part of our Blessing of the Fleet Celebration. It runs Thursday night through Saturday night. Here you will find food, offered by the Narragansett Lions Club as well as other food vendors, games, rides, our famous beer tent we also have wine , plus live music performed by popular local bands.

Riders are welcome to bring chairs and festival gear on the buses! The last buses leave the park at p. Continuing the tradition begun by the Magwood family who started the festival in , every year the net proceeds from the festival have been given to local nonprofit organizations who partner with the Town on volunteer recruitment and management for the event. Local c 3 organizations interesting in applying to partner with the Town may submit an application in December for the festival.

Stroll through the Craft Show and enjoy a variety of hand-made arts and crafts. Be sure to come hungry and enjoy a variety of great food from our vendors. Onset, MA: Hosted by the Onset Bay Association on 4th of July weekend, this event includes a parade, blessing ceremony, dance party, and fireworks display! Visit their Facebook page for updates. This two-day celebration includes parades, bands, food, dancing on the docks, and a Sunday Mass followed by the Blessing of the Fleet and the parade of boats.

An anchor-shaped wreath is also laid on the waters outside Stonington Harbor. Dates are TBD, check back for more info. Washington, D. The festival pays tribute to the local shrimping and fishing industry, with a ceremony, boat parade, live music, and activities for the whole family. Every year since the net proceeds from the festival are donated to local nonprofit organizations.

The festival is four days of live music, dancing, parades, incredible food, games and more than 30 events and activities, capped off with the Blessing of The Fleet. This three-day fun-filled event consists of an art show, various food and drink vendors, arts and crafts, a YMCA 5K, children's activities, a classic car show, nightly live entertainment and a marine parade. On Sunday, they Bless their shrimp boat captains with a safe and prosperous season, which draws a crowd of 30, throughout the weekend.

This event typically takes place on Palm Sunday and invites all vessels, commercial and pleasure, to receive a blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. All v essels are welcome and encouraged to decorate with flags and bunting as well.

Augustine Municipal Marina. This traditional blessing will then take place at the marina. This is one of the oldest traditions along the Emerald Coast and takes place every year at Destin's Fishing Fleet Marina.

The event features a boat parade on Little Traverse Bay, to launch the summer season in Harbor Springs. All watercraft are welcome, including kayaks and paddle boards. The traditional annual blessing of the fishing fleet is an important observance for the entire community and acknowledges the key role of those who farm the seas, often at great risk to themselves. Want to add your event? Get in touch! Email marketing dockwa. Toggle navigation.

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