79th annual Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival

Mon, 2014-09-01 05:29 Harlan Kirgan

The 79th annual Shrimp & Petroleum Festival began Thursday and ends Monday. The photos in this slide show are from Sunday morning's events -- A Mass at Holy Cross Church in Morgan City, the Blessing of the Fleet and Water Parade, and the first oar race. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)