reedville va blessing of the fleet: Blessing of the Fishing Fleet
- 04/29/11 12:39 PM
Following decades of tradition, fishing villages gather together to bless the fishing vessels at the start of the fishing season. This annual blessing is for a safe and prosperous fishing season. The Northern Neck of VA Blessing of the Fleet ceremony is a much anticipated event. This year's blessing will be on Sunday, May 1, 2011. The day gets started at 3:30 pm with The Parade of Boats. Large boats, small boats, all types of boats from commercial fishing to speed boats are invited to join the parade. The blessing can be enjoyed from land or from boat. In years (1 comments)