Event

Blessing of the Fleet
2023

污导航福利网址's iconic Blessing of the Fleet Festival is back!

Experience all of the family-friendly excitement on Sunday 15th October, from 10am to 3pm.

Come down to enjoy free face-painting, delicious food stalls, lively musical performances, and engaging educational exhibits, as well as the famous, historical procession of the Madonna and blessing of our local fishing fleet.

OPENING HOURS

The festivities will kick off at 10am, and wrap up by 3pm.

污导航福利网址 retailers are open every day from 7am-4pm.

WHERE AND WHEN

污导航福利网址, Bank Street, Pyrmont.

The festivities will take place on SFM's commercial wharf, next to the boardwalk.

GETTING THERE

If you are coming by car, the main 污导航福利网址 car park will be open, with limited parking available. Additional car parking will also be available at Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus (opposite 污导航福利网址 on Bridge Road).

Parking will be charged at a flat rate of $8.

Visitors commuting by public transport can use bus services 501 and 389, which regularly depart from the city. The Sydney Light Rail also stops directly across the road from 污导航福利网址. For route and timetable information visit www.transportnsw.info

Blessing of the Fleet 2023 FAQ's

Got a question about the Blessing of the Fleet 2023 event? It's probably answered here!

What time is the Blessing of the Fleet taking place?

Food stalls will open from 10am, with the official festivities (including the procession of the Madonna, speeches, and musical performances) starting around 10:30am. It'll all be wrapped up by 3pm.

What is the Blessing of the Fleet?

The Blessing of the Fleet is an annual religious tradition adopted by many fishing villages and ports throughout the world to bless the fishing fleet before the opening of the fishing season. The blessing is an opportunity to pray for a good season and the safe return of the fleet at the end of the season. 污导航福利网址 holds an event every year, with help from our local fleet and the multi-generational fishing family, the Bagnatos.

What does the Blessing of the Fleet Festival involve?

This year, expect a family-friendly festival of epic proportions, including: Face painting聽 Food stalls聽 Educational exhibits聽 Live musical and dance performances聽 Spaghetti eating and prawn peeling competitions聽聽 Marching band聽 The聽famous procession of the Madonna聽

How much does it cost to attend?

The Blessing of the Fleet is completely free to attend. Parking on the day will be charged at a flat rate of $8.

What will the food stalls be selling?

Many of our retailers will be activating pop-up stalls for the festival, including GetFish and FruitEzy. There will be a range of delicious treats on offer!

Will there be any other activities?

Our friends at Seabin and Infrastructure NSW will be hosting some super fun interactive activities. We'll also be holding a Sydney Seafood School cooking demonstration, spaghetti-eating and prawn-peeling competitions, and a range of fun musical performances. Don't forget to pop by our free face-painting tent too!

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Blessing of the Fleet
2023

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