Rolling toward the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival; here's some info on activities

Parades, midway rides, the Blessing of the Fleet, fireworks — they’ll all be back this year with the return of the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival this Labor Day weekend in Morgan City.

Here’s a guide to some of the activities.

Children’s Day Parade

The annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Children’s Day Mini Street Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3.

The parade will begin at City Hall and conclude at the Lawrence Park Gazebo.

Registration for judging purposes will begin at 10 a.m. in front of City Hall.

All children are welcome to participate. Bikes, wagons, scooters (non-motorized) and walking are allowed. Participants may dress in costume and have throws.

Street Parade

The annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Street Parade will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. The parade will begin on the corner of Onstead and Second streets and conclude on the corner of Greenwood and Sixth streets.

Applications to participate as a political candidate as well as a non-political participant are available at www.shrimpandpetroleum.org/parade or by emailing info@shrimpandpetroleum.org. For more information, contact the festival office at 985-385-0703.

Blessing of
the Fleet

The annual Blessing of the Fleet will be on the Berwick docks this year. You’re invited to attend the blessing of the vessels for the upcoming season 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.

Fireworks

The annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Firework Show will be on Sunday, Sept. 4. They are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Tune in to KQKI 95.3 to hear synchronized music.

If you have any questions, contact the festival office at (985) 385-0703 or email info@shrimpandpetroleum.org.