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34th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival

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You know it is spring when the highly anticipated, annual Mt. Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival shows up on the calendar.

On April 25th, with the always beautiful and picturesque Ravenel Bridge in the background, spend the day paying tribute to the historical local shrimping and fishing industry while enjoying a boat parade, food trucks/local restaurants, live music, craft show and lots of other free activities.

 

Source: Deposit Photos

 

The day kicks off with live music beginning at 11:AM but the main event, the Blessing of the Fleet and boat parade, begin at 12:50PM on the pier and then wraps with the always entertaining shrimp eating contest and shag dance competition.

 

11:00AM –  The Shakin’ Martinis

12:30PM –  National Anthem and the Mayor’s Welcome

12:50PM –  Blessing Procession on Pier

  1:00PM –  Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet

  2:00PM – East Coast Party Band

  3:30PM –  Shrimp Eating Contest

  4:00PM – Shag Dance Competition

 

Please visit the website for parking and shuttle details.

 

 

34th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
When
April 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost
FREE
What
34th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
Where
Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Memorial Waterfront Park

99 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on April 7, 2021 | Updated April 7, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Charleston Live Music and Concerts · Entertainment · Family Fun · Festival

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