Boats invited to festival's Blessing of the Fleet

The annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival's Blessing of the Fleet will be on the Berwick docks this year.

You're invited to the event at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, in Berwick.

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, visit the festival office, 715 Second St. in Morgan City or www.shrimpandpetroleum.org/blessing.

For more information, contact the festival office at 985-385-0703.