Photo Credit: Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival is Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Memorial Waterfront Park. This event pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry. There will be a boat parade, live music, craft shows, and a shrimp-eating contest. Admission and activities are free. All ages are welcome.
Schedule of Events
- 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: TBD
- 2:00 pm | East Coast Party Band
- 3:00 pm | Shrimp Eating Contest presented by Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant
- 3:30 pm | Bowers Beach Boogie Dance Competition presented by Harris Teeter
Event Details
- Sunday, April 28, 2024
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Memorial Waterfront Park
- All Ages
- Admission is free
