Join the Historical Society on Thursday, July 1 for the Blessing of the Fleet boat parade on Little Traverse Bay. This wonderful event, now in its ninth year, is the official kick off to summer in Harbor Springs.

The Blessing of the Fleet boat parade begins at 6:00 pm. The parade honors our rich maritime history and blesses our community’s watercraft for a safe and fun boating season. Vessels of all shapes and sizes are welcome to take part and decorations are encouraged.

Route information and staging areas for specific types of watercraft will be emailed to participants leading up to the parade. Registration information TBA.