IN PHOTOS: 61st Annual Isle Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

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  • The Miss Shrimp Festival pageant was held Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
    The Miss Shrimp Festival pageant was held Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
  • The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
    The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
  • The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
    The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
  • The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
    The 2026 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
  • The Shrimp Festival on Sunday. Photo by Amy Mulligan News-Leader
    The Shrimp Festival on Sunday. Photo by Amy Mulligan News-Leader
  • The Blessing of the Fleet was held Sunday. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader
    The Blessing of the Fleet was held Sunday. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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    THURSDAY

    Shrimp Festival Parade

    FRIDAY

    Opening Ceremony

    Miss Shrimp Festival pageant 

    Shrimp Festival Parade awards

    Pirate Invasion

    Drone Show

    SATURDAY

    Shrimp Eating Contest

    SUNDAY

    Blessing of the Fleet

    GENERAL GALLERIES

    Live music at Shrimp Fest

    Festival photos

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