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Saturday, April 29, 2023

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The 2023 Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet is proudly presented by the Town of Thunderbolt along with numerous community sponsors and partners. Celebrated now as a family-friendly festival, this time-honored tradition pays tribute to Thunderbolt’s local shrimping and fishing industries; offering live music, a morning parade, vendors, food trucks, beer garden, children’s activities, raffle prizes and of course, the fleet blessing, conducted by Bishop Parkes from St. John The Baptist Church. The blessing will take place on The Bluff, along the beautiful Wilmington riverfront.

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River Drive • Thunderbolt, SATURDAY APRIL 29 starting @ 10am!  Check back for revised information as we are continually updating our list of performers and activities! Last year’s events and entertainment included:
• Kick-Off Parade
• 60+ Vendors and Food Trucks
• Beer Garden
• Touch-a-Truck
• Blessing w/ Bishop Parkes (St. John the Baptist)
• Raffles and giveaways  
• Musical entertainment by Craig Sherman Band, bassist Dave Smith, and jazz saxophonist Darryl Anderson The Magic Marc Show, Zumba w/ Sheena Allen from The Firm

Stay tuned for raffle updates! 2022 Grand Prize Winner, Julie Wood, took home a HiBoy S2 PRO Electric Scooter!

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VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS

We are thrilled to announce New York Times best-selling authors Mary Kay Andrews and Patti Callahan will be onsite, signing copies of their recent top reads!

The following VENDORS and FOOD TRUCKS have signed up to attend (so far)

BUSINESS VENDORS:
• Magnolia Cigars
• Mary Kay Andrews
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Patti Calahan
• Resin8Art
• Southern Henna

FOOD TRUCKS/ VENDORS:
• The Big Cheese

(More to come! – will be added as they sign up!)

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a SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THUNDERBOLT MARINE!