Blessing of the Fleet 2009


On Palm Sunday, April 5, vessels ranging in size from shrimp trawlers to motorboats will receive a traditional blessing from the Very Reverend Thomas S. Willis, pastor of the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine according to an announcement received by Historic City News.

Events for 2009 Easter Festival

Easter parade
April 3
Knighting Ceremony – When a person works hard to do a good job, they are said to be a hard worker. When a person adds a few extra hours of volunteer work to aid the community in which they live, they are said to be good citizens. Here in St. Augustine, when a person not only does a good job, not only gives a little extra work to the community, but also volunteers for tasks to improve our community and improve the Easter Festival, they deserve to be knighted. This tradition started when we decided that members of our community need to be singled out to be thanked for all the extra hours they put in.