Blessing of the Fleet

This Sunday, the Charger Band will be participating in Lakewood Yacht Club’s 64th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. This required event has been on the calendar since last May; the itinerary is listed below for your convenience. You can also find the itinerary by clicking on the event on the band calendar at cshschargerband.org.

CCISD high school bands have been asked to represent the school district at this event. Last year Clear Lake had their turn. This year it is our chance to participate. Students, staff, and chaperones will be provided lunch at 11:30. Following lunch, we will assemble and then parade over to the dock where the ceremony will be held.

This traditional naval ceremony dates back thousands of years and is still recognized as a way to formally bless vessels. In keeping with tradition, members clean up their boats and decorate their ships with festive flags, ribbons, and flowers. Traditional bagpipers and the Charger Band will entertain and provide ceremonial music throughout the event. A local reverend will entreat safety and good fortune upon the Lakewood Yacht Club fleet and members will christen (or re-christen) their boat by bathing the bow with a bottle of champagne.

The public is invited and is encouraged to dress in classy nautical attire for the occasion.

Chaperones Needed: Click HERE to sign up in Charms!

Schedule/Location:
Sunday, March 31