A shrimp fishing boat passes by Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant SC during the annual Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet

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A shrimp fishing boat passes by Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant SC during the annual Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet ceremony April 27 2008 The event honors local shrimp boat captains with a blessing ceremony to wish them a safe and prosperous shrimping season and is attended by more than 12 000 people

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Location: Alhambra Hall, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
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