Four Coast contestants will face a round of interviews this weekend for a chance to be crowned the 2025 Shrimp Queen at the ...

For nearly a century, shrimpers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have turned to prayer for protection and prosperity before ...

The 96th Blessing of the Fleet celebration, one of Biloxi’s oldest cultural traditions, hit the water Sunday. The Blessing of ...

Don't forget to check out the booklet for the 2025 Provincetown Portuguese Festival, Blessing of Fleet: It has stories, ...

Dating back to 1929, the Blessing of the Fleet marks the start of the shrimping season with a ceremonial blessing from a priest. After a wreath is laid in the Mississippi Sound to honor fishermen ...

The annual tradition usually takes place at the start of summer. Portland Peninsula and Island Perishes hosted the event.

The annual tradition is celebrated in many maritime communities, asking the Lord to bless boats and vessels at the start of ...

Before the procession for St. Peter’s Fiesta at noon, and in advance of the 3 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet on Stacy Boulevard, ...

-- The Blessing of the Fleet was held in Tarpon Springs on Sunday ahead of Monday's Epiphany. Blessing of the Fleet held in Tarpon Springs Sponge boats, divers are blessed More information on Epiphany ...

Blessing of the Fleet From 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, the annual Blessing of the Fleet boat parade will fill the waters of Little Traverse Bay near the Harbor Springs marina.

The 78th Blessing of the Fleet was held in Provincetown Sunday afternoon. The blessing is part of the 29th Annual Portuguese ...

The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society hosts the Blessing of the Fleet celebration, June 24-26, with a boat parade and festivities honoring maritime heritage and Anishnaabe traditions.