Blessing of the Fleet

Hosted by Mariners’ Church, Detroit, MI.

Annual Sunday service marking the start of the  shipping season, with blessings for all sea-faring vessels and  those who serve on them; Sea Cadets, captains, shipmasters, and the public bring their ships’ flags to be blessed at the altar. Held annually on the 2nd Sunday of March — next occurrence March 14, 2027 (the 2026 edition, March 8, has passed).