In most United States ports, the event was brought by immigrants who held strongly to their Catholic religious beliefs. Three of the most well known Gulf ports are Biloxi, Mississippi & Bayou La Batre, Alabama (French) and Tarpon Springs, Florida (Greek). The events that are part of the ritual vary by community and range from a simple ceremony to a multi-day festival including a Catholic mass, Parades, Pageantry, Dancing, Feasting and Contests. The Blessing of the Fleet is held at coastal fishing communities throughout much of the world. The two bible verses most used in Blessing of the Fleet are: Psalm 104, verses 24-41 & Psalm 107, verses 23-32. The actual blessing used at Destin, Florida, is as follows: