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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Fleet
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHistoric Blessing of the Fleet\, Sunday Service\n Join Saint Raphael’s Episcopal Church & the Fort Myers Beach Shrimping Fleet for a traditional Sunday mass service followed by the historic blessing of the fleet.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Order of events:” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2381d742″ google_fonts=”font_family:Henny%20Penny%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Once again\, St. Raphael’s Church will be involved in the Blessing of the Fleet on March 15\, 2026. This is a religious ceremony rooted in the maritime tradition of praying for the safety of the crews\, a bountiful season\, and protection over the boats and the industry. The Blessing begins at 10 AM with a service on the shrimp docks which includes prayers\, songs\, and readings. After the service\, the Bishop will walk along the docks and individually bless each boat with holy water. \nWhat began as a simple blessing in the late 1950s evolved over the decades into the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival — a much larger\, two-day community celebration that still features the Blessing of the Fleet as a key event each March. \nThis year\, the Blessing is scheduled for a week after the Shrimp Festival and will include an opportunity for all watercraft to receive a Blessing. After blessing the docked shrimp boats\, the Bishop will board a private vessel and will bless any private or commercial craft that drives by. The Bishop’s boat will be in the area around the bridge. We encourage all boaters to come out\, receive a blessing\, and enjoy the beautiful waters surrounding our island.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com/event/blessing-of-the-fleet/
LOCATION:Blessing of the Fleet\, 1100 Shrimp Boat Lane\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lion Anna Erickson":MAILTO:ericksonandjensenshrimpsales@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Parade
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n🥁🦐 SHRIMP FESTIVAL PARADE 🌴🌞\nGet ready for marching bands\, floats\, princesses\, costumes\, community groups\, island energy\, and unforgettable festival spirit! The Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Parade stretches approximately 2 miles down Estero Boulevard\, beginning at the Beach Elementary School parade loading zone and rolling all the way to the base of Matanzas Bridge on the beach side. All parade entrants are automatically part of our official Shrimp Festival Parade Competition\, with trophies awarded for the most outstanding entries in each category — so expect floats that go all-out! \n📣 Arrive Early — The Bridge Closes at 9:00 AMParade-goers line both sides of Estero Blvd to cheer\, wave\, dance\, and catch goodies tossed from the floats. From the Shrimp Festival Princesses to local performers and colorful parade units\, this iconic march brings the community together in one joyful\, high-energy celebration of Fort Myers Beach tradition. \n🎡 Keep the Fun Going After the ParadeWhen the final float rolls through\, the celebration continues at Shrimp Festival headquarters just steps away on Old San Carlos Blvd & Third Street. Shop for the Official Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival T-Shirts\, browse handmade treasures at the Arts & Crafts Fair\, and enjoy the festival atmosphere.  \n🌺 Parade\, festival\, shopping\, Pink Gold shrimp\, sunshine — this is Fort Myers Beach at its finest. Join us as we celebrate community\, creativity\, and one of the island’s longest-running traditions. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Click Here to Apply to be in the Parade” color=”warning” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com%2Fshrimp-festival-parade-application%2F|title:Shrimp%20Festival%20Parade%20Application”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Click Here to WATCH the Parade LIVE” color=”pink” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbeachtalkradio|title:Shrimp%20Festival%20Parade%3A%20LIVE”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com/event/parade/
LOCATION:Estero Blvd.\, Estero Blvd\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lion Diane":MAILTO:dlc1349@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:2/28\, Kids Shrimp Run
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n👟🌞 SHRIMP FESTIVAL KIDS RUN 🦐🌴\nKick off Shrimp Festival season with a fun\, feel-good fitness event just for kids! The Shrimp Festival Kids Run invites young runners in grades K–5 to take on a ½-mile out-and-back beach race at Crescent Beach Family Park\, where festival excitement\, island spirit\, and sandy smiles set the tone for the celebration ahead. \n🌴 Big Fun for Little RunnersEach grade will run in staggered starts beginning with 5th grade\, giving every child their moment to shine. The first 100 runners receive a free t-shirt and a free lunch at the Awards Ceremony — making this more than a race… it’s a core memory in the making. \n🎉 Awards\, Entertainment & Special GuestsAfter the run\, families are invited to celebrate at Sunset Terrace\, Margaritaville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, featuring awards\, live entertainment\, and appearances from The Bird Gardens of Naples and the Suncoast Pirates. Lunch will be served at 11:00 AM for qualifying participants. \n📌 Event DetailsCheck-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 8:30 AM. Online registration is now open. This event is proudly operated by Cypress Lake High School in partnership with the Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival. \n🌺 Big smiles. Sandy shoes. Festival memories in the making. 🌺 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Pre-festival Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Rodriguez":MAILTO:BettyR@leeschools.net
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SUMMARY:Shrimp Festival Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHead down to Shrimp Festival home base at Bayside Park for the Shrimp Festival closing ceremony with LIVE MUSIC\, 50/50 raffle drawings\, silent auction winner announcements & more!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com/event/closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Sandy Bottom’s Bar And Grill\, 2301 Estero Blvd.\, Fort Myers Beach\, 33931\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ft. Myers Beach Lions Club":MAILTO:info@fmblions.com
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