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Four Coast contestants will face a round of interviews this weekend for a chance to be crowned the 2025 Shrimp Queen at the ...
The 96th Blessing of the Fleet celebration, one of Biloxi’s oldest cultural traditions, hit the water Sunday. The Blessing of ...
For nearly a century, shrimpers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have turned to prayer for protection and prosperity before ...
Members of Mount Pleasant's Recreation Department recognized this year's Blessing of the Fleet beneficiaries, the Rotary Club ...
Some ceremonies and celebrations of the past will return to the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center this year. Here's what's ...
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 ...
Don't forget to check out the booklet for the 2025 Provincetown Portuguese Festival, Blessing of Fleet: It has stories, ...
The annual tradition usually takes place at the start of summer. Portland Peninsula and Island Perishes hosted the event.
Commodore Todd Stowe says the closure of the park promenade was “definitely a surprise” but he has a crew that’s “fast on its ...
-- 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 ...