Blessing of the Fleet

Rescheduled to Sunday May 16

Sunday, May 16, 2010 is the Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing of the Fleet has been one of my favorite events in the East Cooper area. We can almost always count on decent weather and it is late enough in the year that we can usually wear shorts. Several of the area restaurants show up and sell some great shrimp dishes as well as those deep fried potato curled chips.
The event will take place from 11:30 - 6:00. The shrimp boats will start their procession at about 12:45; with the blessing beginning at about 1.
The location is new this year. In previous years, we have had to drive around the Old Village and look for a parking spot or take the shuttle from the Wild Wings parking lot. This year, the event will take place at the new Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. There is plenty of parking available (regular .50 per hour fee is waived) at the event and shuttles will run from the Farmer's Market, the park in the Village (Royall and Bank Streets), and the Duffy Complex (Center Street baseball fields) as well.