The 29th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, Fish Fry & Burning of the Socks will be held at the Panama City Marina on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Fish Fry will from 11:00am–2:00pm, while supplies last. Processional of water vessels starts at 12:00 noon with Sock Burning event to follow. Vendors on site from 9:00am – 3:00pm.  Proceeds benefit Second Chance of Northwest Florida, a local non-profit organization that provides services to brain injury survivors and their family in the community. Bring your socks to burn, and free your feet!