St. Peters Fiesta in Gloucester MA is an iconic tradition centered on faith, family and fishing. The Fiesta is based on the faith of the fisherman in asking the patron saint of fisherman (from the Catholic tradition), St. Peter, to keep them safe in the upcoming year, gratitude for the past year of fishing and solomn recognition of any fisherman
 A Procession from St. Peters Fiesta (and his family) who lost his life at sea. Although now well known for the athletic events associated with this three day celebration, especially the greasy pole, the most profound part of St. Peters Fiesta is the solomn tradition of processions and the open air mass on Sunday morning. Most people mark their calendar to attend the greasy pole events but 10 AM Sunday mass in St. Peters Park is the most moving event of the entire Fiesta in my opinion.
Read about the history of St. Peters Fiesta in Gloucester MA, get a taste of the live action at GoodMorningGloucester and visit the “Fiesta Carnival/Greasy Pole Competitions” via a live cam.
St. Peter’s Fiesta Schedule 2011
Wednesday, June 22
7:00–10:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment….
St. Peter’s Park: “Forever Legends” featuring “Sinatra & Friends”
Thursday, June 23
6:30 p.m…… Fiesta 5K Road Race with Cape Ann YMCA – Starting
at St. Peter’s Square
8:00–11:30… Youth Block Dance…..D.J. Sam Santuccio …. St. Peter’s Park
Friday, June 24
4:45 p.m……. Greasy Pole Contest…and…Women’s Seine Boat Races…
Pavilion Beach
6:30 p.m……. Entertainment….Before Opening Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. …… Formal Opening ….St. Peter’s Square
Entertainment immediately following to 11:30 p.m….
Music by Seabreeze
Saturday, june 25
9:30 a.m…… Youth & Adult Soccer Games…. Newell Stadium
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race: –
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy…
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
2:30 p.m.…… Championship Series - Youth Basketball Tournament….
Fort Playground
(Rain Date Sunday, June 26)
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach –
Seine Boat Races..&..Greasy Pole
Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
Aaron Caruso with Musicians, Vocalist (www.aaroncaruso.com)
And Comedian.
Sunday, June 26
10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….United States Navy Band Northeast…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Event at Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races &
Greasy Pole Contest
6:00 p.m…… Concert…..St. Alfio’s Band (One Hour) St. Peter’s Park
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the 2011 Sports Events
8:30 p.m…… Musical Entertainment – St. Peter’s Park – featuring Gianni Faraone w/ Ray Cavichio and his mini Big band
11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession
Novena to St. Peter
Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 21
7:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall
St. Peter’s Park Gloucester, MA |
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