Most people do not know that I grew up in deep South Louisiana in Houma, Louisiana. As a kid, my dad built steel hull boats for a vaiety of purposes in Chauvin, Louisiana, which is a few short miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Today, I revisited an annual tradition in Chauvin... the Blessing of the Fleet or "Boat Blessin'" if you're a local.. and wanted to share some of the pictures from my day.
Each year, people decorate their boats like this...
Today, I revisited an annual tradition in Chauvin... the Blessing of the Fleet or "Boat Blessin'" if you're a local.. and wanted to share some of the pictures from my day.
Each year, people decorate their boats like this...
So, this Catholic Priest can ride by and bless each boat for a safe and bountiful shrimping season...
The procession of boats flow down the bayou toward the lake. Some people ride on the larger boats, others bring out smaller boats or sit along the shore and enjoy the show. This is one of my favorite boats... the sign reads... With God As Your Captain Let Our Sea Prosper... the kids are celebrating by grinding in bikinis.
The boats end up in the lake... with smaller boats roaming around, pulling hydroslides, and "booze cruising".
Everyone ties up and an awesome time is had.
Find out more by going here:
http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/main_misc_shrimp_fleet_dec.html
All Pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jamiejgriffin/20090419BoatBlessing2009Chauvin
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