The annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival will take place on Sunday, April 27 at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.
The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant's local shrimping and fishing industry and features:
- A boat parade
- Ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet
- Live music
- Craft show
- Free activities
- Seafood samplings sold by some of Mount Pleasant’s best chefs
- Mount Pleasant Artists Guild juried art exhibit
- Shag-dance and shrimp-eating contests
- Family-friendly activities
The festival runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visit the official website for more information.