Blessing of the Fleet 2023

May 7th, 2023

Meet at the Reedville Stack at Omega Protein or, come via boat on Cockrell's Creek!

Boat Parade will start at 3:30pm, followed by the ceremony at 4:00pm. Sponsored by Omega Protein and St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet -

Following in an ancient tradition performed in fishing communities across the globe, residents of the Northern Neck performed their own Blessing of the Fleet ceremony in Reedville, VA marking the beginning of the fishing season on the Chesapeake Bay.

The event is sponsored by St. Mary's Episcopal church and Omega Protein, and rallies a large crowd of participants to help pray for a safe a bountiful fishing season.

Blessing of the Fleet

Remembering the Blessing of the Fleet

504 Main Street (physical)

P.O. Box 306 (mailing)

Reedville, VA 22539

804-453-6529