The Saint Peter's Fiesta is an annual festival in Gloucester, Massachusetts celebrating the city's fishing heritage, close-knit families, community, and religious traditions. The five-day celebration includes a carnival, live entertainment, and unique traditional events like the infamous 'Greasy Pole' contest and classic seine boat races. The festival is proudly sponsored by the Italian-American fishing community of Gloucester, and has all kinds of family-oriented activities and events, making it a great early Summer destination weekend event.
Sunday, June 30, 2024
- 10:00am | Outdoor Celebration of Mass of Saint Peter | Saint Peter's Square
- Noon | Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
- 12pm - Midnight | Carnival Open | Saint Peter's Square
- 3pm | Blessing of the Fleet | Stacey Boulevard
- 3pm | Musical Entertainment | Saint Peter's Square | Cape Ann Youth Big Band
- 4:45pm | Sports Events | Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest | Pavilion Beach Gloucester
- 6pm | Children's Pinata Contest | Pascucci Court
- 7:15pm | Awards Ceremony - Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events | Saint Peter's Square
- 8:30pm | Musical Entertainment | Saint Peter's Square featuring: Morenzo Fruzzetti and Veronica Tirino
- 11:00pm | Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession
Schedules for other Fiesta Days:
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Wednesday | Opening Night
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Thursday
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Friday
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Saturday
The rides this year are fantastic and there is a ride for all age groups.
When:
Sunday, June 29, 2025 10am-Midnight
Prices:
FREE
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