Blessing of the Fleet

April 4, 2010

Church and chocolate eggs may be part of Easter everywhere. But in Ulladulla on the South Coast it also means festival time as Ulladulla comes alive for the annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival.

There will be a myriad of colourful and exciting events held throughout the Festival over the Easter weekend, the celebrations will be as impressive as ever.

On Easter Sunday thousands flock to see the Parade, the Blessing Ceremony, enjoy the and activities around the harbour and then marvel at the fireworks display in the evening over Ulladulla Harbour.

The main street parade is the annual pilgrimage to Ulladulla harbour for the traditional blessing ceremony under the watchful eye of St Peter, the Patron Saint of the fisherman and the festival princesses.

The festival also includes the South Coast Maritime and History Expo on Easter Saturday and Sunday at the Ulladulla Civic Centre.

More details at the Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival website