The ceremonial blessing, given by a local Catholic priest, marks the official beginning of shrimping season.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eight young women compete for the royal title of Shrimp Queen at this year’s Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival. The winner ...

Four local contestants will compete for the 2025 Shrimp Queen title in Biloxi. This year's festival debuts a Shrimp Princess event for younger participants. The Blessing of the Fleet celebrates ...

People on a boat wave to Msgr. Dominick Fullam and the Shrimp King and Queen as they receive a blessing during the Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald The ...

Four Coast contestants with deep ties to Mississippi’s seafood industry will compete for the 2025 Shrimp Queen crown this weekend in Biloxi, with the winner earning a spot aboard the coveted “Blessing ...