Blessing of the Fleet will be on the Berwick side

Due to the delayed wharf reconstruction on the Morgan City side, the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival association has decided to have the annual Blessing of the Fleet from the Berwick docks again this year.
You’re invited to the blessing the vessels for the upcoming season in Berwick at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4.
Only vessels registered with the Festival Office are allowed in the water parade. All vessels are required to fly the registration flag provided by the festival.
Awards will be given to first, second and third place in each division. Divisions include: shrimp, petroleum and pleasure craft.
If you are interested in registering your vessel to be a part of the Blessing of the Fleet, contact the festival office at 985-385-0703.