An old-fashioned parade leads off a long list of events on Sunday. The parade beings at noon followed by a flag ceremony honoring the nine flags that have flown over St. Clement's Island. Music and dance will fill the air from several stages both days. To mark the 30th anniversary of the Blessing of the Fleet there will be the cutting of a huge anniversary cake at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk over the island. And as usual there will be plenty of food from a large number of community groups and vendors, including the famous Southern Maryland seafood.
School children are free.
And everyone attending the Blessing of the Fleet can tour for free the highly acclaimed St. Cement's Island-Potomac River Museum, which showcases the history and culture of the lower Potomac River.