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. Fremantle’s Blessing of the Fleet is traditionally held at the end of October in the lead up to the new Fishing Season.
This year is the 76th Blessing of the Fleet with the special 70th Anniversary of the Madonna di Capo d’Orlando.
The event will take place on Sunday 27th of October in the streets of Fremantle. Due to the special occasion, Anita Paparone, wife of the Mayor of Capo D’Orlando, Fremantle’s sister city, will be joining the event.
**Event Proceedings**
9:30am
Solemn High Mass celebrated by Monsignor Guglielmo Giambanco Bishop of Patti Sicily with Father Nello Triscari & Father Salvatore Chiacchiera from Sicily
2:00pm
The procession will start, making its way from St Patrick’s Basilica through the Fremantle City streets, ending at Fishing Boat Harbour.
3:30pm
The Fishing Fleet will be blessed by Monsignor Giombanco Guglielmo.
4:30pm
The Blessing with conclude with firecrackers display at the Esplanade reserve.
5:30pm
Benediction in St Patrick’s Basilica to end the day.
7:30pm
Following the event, a spectacular Light and Sound drone show will be held at Bathers Beach, celebrating the special 70th anniversary. This event is free to attend.
