Sunday, May 26, 2019
​Blessing of the Boats Events

12:30 AM - 
Gathering of the Fleet
Boats of all types will gather on Muskegon Lake near the Milwaukee Clipper as we get ready for the Parade of Boats.

12:45 pm - 
Parade of Boats 
Follow the Marshal Boats Out the Muskegon Channel towards Lake Michigan to the South Breakwater Cove. 

1:15pm  - 
Ceremonial Washing  of the Lighthouse
Enjoy the show as our special guest ceremonially washes the South Lighthouse representing the start of  the boating season.

1:30pm
Blessing of the Boats 
South Breakwater Cove -  Boaters are asked to cruise by The Aquastar for Blessing

3pm - 7pm
Dockers Fish House -  Another sunday Funday.
Brett and Cody 

A Muskegon Lake Tradition / Join us for year 13

Presented by:  Aquastar / Great Lakes Marina / Lake Effect Boating

Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1PM until 5 PM the lighthouse will be open for tours. 

Memorial Day Weekend Fun 
Saturday May 26
Dockers Fun Night -  Live Music 7-10pm
Lighthouse open for tours 1-5pm
Sunday, May 27
Timeline Blessing of the Boats Events - Muskegon Channel Area
11am  Lost Boat Ceremony - USS Maritime Museum including the USS Silversides Engines Roar
12:30pm Gathering of the Fleet, Aquastar will leave the Mart dock downtown Muskegon. Arriving at the channel about 12:45pm.
12:45pm Boat Parade out towards Lake Michigan, follow the Aquastar
1:00pm  Lighthouse open for tours 1-5pm
1:00pm Muskegon County Sherif Fireboat will travel to the South Pier Lighthouse for the Washing of the Lighthouse.
1:15pm  "Washing of the Lighthouse" 
1:30pm   Blessing of the Boats - The Blessing will be in the South Breakwater Cove after the Washing of the Lighthouse.  The Aquastar will slow in the south breakwater.  Boats are asked to pass as they receive the blessing.
3-7pm    Dockers Sunday Funday

Monday, May 28: Memorial Day
Lighthouse open for tours 1-5pm
​Dune Party 2- 5pm
Meet at the Muskegon State Park Boater Dune area on the West side of Muskegon Lake for the annual Dune Splash.  Don't forget, if you don't get in the water, your summer may be cursed.  Splash on my friends.
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