CARNIVAL 'BREEZE' HAS NAMING CEREMONY

John Heald and Tracy Mourning
(All Photos by Gerry)

 PORT MIAMI -- Carnival Breeze, the newest and brightest star in the Carnival firmament, had its official naming ceremony here at its home port Saturday. On hand to mark the occasion were Carnival top brass, VIPs, media, and the official Godmother of Breeze, Tracy Mourning. Also there to cheer Tracy was a large contingent from her charity, Honey Shine, which mentors young women in South Florida. Plus her children and husband, basketball great Alonzo Mourning.

Emceeing the event was Senior Cruise Director John Heald, who is marking his 25th year with the company. It was a fitting party for the pride of the Carnival fleet. Here are some party pictures. Congrats, Carnival! -- Gerry

Stars from "Divas" perform at the Naming Ceremony

John introduces Tracy

The audience cheers for Tracy and the Divas

John Heald and Alonzo Mourning

Tracy's charity, Honey Shine, gets a $25,000
donation from Carnival

Tracy and the Breeze captain prepare for
the traditional champagne christening

Confetti rains down as the champagne "pops"