Blessing of the Fleet
Date and Time
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
11:00 am | National Anthem, Mayor’s Welcome
11:20 am | Blessing Procession on Pier
11:30 am | Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet
12:30 pm | Opening Band: Cravin Melan Acoustic
2:00 pm | East Coast Party Band
3:00 pm | Shrimp Eating Contest
3:30 pm | Bowers Beach Boogie Competition
Blessing of the Fleet
Description
The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop!
