To kick off the Wareham Summer of Celebration incorporation festivities, a blessing of the fleet and boat parade will take place at the Onset Pier on Onset Avenue on July 5.

Pastor Colon Wright will be joined by other members of Wareham clergy for the blessing. A musical program will also be presented.

Decorate your boat for the boat parade and compete for the awards for best dressed boat. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and boats must be registered ahead of the event. Contact warehambotf@yahoo.com.

This program is possible through the cooperation of the Wareham Harbormaster.

For more details of the Summer of Celebration 2014 events, visit www.wareham2014.com. And on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Wareham2014