Mississippi Trivia

The Blessing of the Fleet is a ceremonial blessing, given by a local Catholic priest, that marks the beginning of the shrimp fishing season. 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.

For more information, see Biloxi, Mississippi's Blessing of the Fleet.

Updated: 1/25/2012

Photo courtesy of the United States Coast Guard.