Monsignor Dominick Fullam blessing the shrimp boat Gunsmoke, marking the beginning of the 2021 fishing season. Even though it had its origins in ancient times in Europe, the first Blessing of the Fleet in the Biloxi Bay was given in 1929, and now takes place annually in a colorful procession in the Mississippi Sound.
Our new Shrimp Queen 2021
Miss Leah Crabtree and her
King Ricky Ross.
On Sale at the Biloxi Visitors Center or at St Michael Catholic Church
Congratulations to all the contestants in the 2021 Shrimp Queen Pageant. Look for applications for next year.
Kenny B, Captained by Greg Baker
Barbara K, Captained by John Kopsyzwa
My Sons, Captained by Charles Duhon
A ceremonial blessing, given by a local Catholic priest, marks the beginning of the shrimp fishing season. Even though it had its origins in ancient times in Europe, the first Blessing of the Fleet in the Biloxi Bay was given in 1929, and now takes place annually in a colorful procession in the Mississippi Sound.
The ceremony begins with the dropping of an evergreen wreath into the Sound in remembrance of fishermen who have been lost at sea. Then a procession of more than 30 shrimp boats files past the anchored “Blessing Boat” where the officiating priest stands, sprinkling holy water on each of the boats and giving a blessing for each one, asking a safe and prosperous fishing season.
2022 Blessing of Fleet Calendar
Dates coming Soon!
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