{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Shrimping Legacy &amp; Community Impact: Inside the 39th Blessing of the Fleet","description":"Host Brian Cleary sits down with Danna Robinson, Director of Corporate Affairs and Customer Relations at Harris Teeter, and Nicole Harvey, Community Affairs &amp;amp; Marketing Division Chief for the Town of Mount Pleasant, to preview one of the Mount Pleasant, SC's most cherished traditions. Nicole shares why the Blessing of the Fleet &amp;amp; Seafood Festival is her favorite event of the year, tracing its roots back to the Magwood family and the shrimping community. What started as a grassroots gathering organized by shrimpers' wives has evolved into a massive celebration at Waterfront Memorial Park featuring local restaurants, a vibrant beer garden, and the iconic boat parade. This year marks the 39th annual festival, taking place on Sunday, April 26th. The episode dives into the full schedule, from the Mayor\u2019s welcome and the ceremonial blessing of the fleet by local ministers to high-energy entertainment like the shrimp-eating contest, Shag-dance competition, and live music from The Smythes. Danna highlights Harris Teeter\u2019s deep community roots and their commitment to local seafood through their expert Fisherman\u2019s Market and their associates who happily help out with ideas on how to cook your sedlected seafood. Beyond the festivities, learn about the event's heart: the charity partners. Net proceeds from this year's festival will benefit The Lonon Foundation and the East Cooper-Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club. Tune in to hear how this event honors the maritime legacy of the Magwood family while supporting the future of the Mount Pleasant community. To learn more about the festival schedule, shuttle information, and how you can get involved, visit the official event website. You can also support this year\u2019s charitable partners directly by visiting their websites below.  Blessing of the Fleet &amp;amp; Seafood Festival: ExperienceMountPleasant.com The Lonon Foundation: TheLononFoundation.org East Cooper-Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club: EastCooperKiwanis.org  ","author_name":"Mount Pleasant Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/mountpleasantmagazine.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40749620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40749620"}