The annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony honors those who have been lost at sea, make their living on the sea, and all veterans. Attendees are encouraged to contact port office with names of their loved ones to be included in the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, flowers and wreaths will be scattered at the mouth of the river by U.S. Coast Guard Coquille River Patrol and a gun salute at the South Jetty provided by VFW Medal of Honor Post #3440 Bandon.

Donations of Flowers are greatly appreciated. Wreaths/bouquets can be dropped off at the Port office the day before or brought to the ceremony.