Saturday, June 30, 2018

The Festival of Saint Peter

Saint Peter is the patron saint of fishermen and in Gloucester, the oldest fishing port in America, that means a community-wide festival involving celebrations, competitions, carnivals, fantastic foods, crafts, parades and the fabled Greasy Pole contest. Come to Gloucester and celebrate Saint Peter and with our community.

This Weekend's Schedule of Events-

Saturday, June 30
10 a.m.: Seine Boat Race featuring U.S. Coast Guard vs. Gloucester Fire and Police departments, Pavilion Beach.

Noon to midnight: Fiesta Shows carnival, St. Peter’s Square.

3 p.m.: Children’s games, Beach Court.

4:45 p.m.: Seine Boat Races and Greasy Pole contest, Pavilion Beach.

8 to 11:30 p.m.: Musical entertainment featuring Franco Corso, St. Peter’s Square.

Sunday, July 1
10 a.m.: Celebration of Mass of St. Peter, St. Peter’s Square.

Noon: Procession following the celebration of outdoor Mass.

Noon to midnight: Fiesta Shows carnival, St. Peter’s Square.

3 p.m.: Blessing of the Fleet, Fishermen's Memorial, Stacy Boulevard.

3 p.m.: Concert, U.S. Navy Band, St. Peter’s Square.

4:45 p.m.: Seine Boat Races and Greasy Pole contest, Pavilion Beach.

6:30 p.m.: Children’s Pinata Contest, Pascucci Court.

7:15 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, trophies awarded to winners of the sports events, St. Peter’s Square.

8:30 p.m.: Musical entertainment featuring Natalie Pinto and Panorama.

10:15 p.m.: Raffle drawings and closing procession.