St. Peter’s Fiesta is a five day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman. The festival is put on by the Italian American community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Kim Smith’s wonderful video tribute to St. Peter’s Fiesta. (via Vimeo)
Complete schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Musical Entertainment @ St. Peter’s Park: Barry Mooney and The Sounds of Legends
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
6:30 pm
Fiesta 5K Road Race with Cape Ann YMCA
Starting location Stage Fort Park, finish @ St. Peter’s Park.
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
8:00–11:00
Entertainment, dance and music featuring Wild Fire @ St. Peter’s Park
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
4:45 pm
Greasy Pole contest & Women’s Seine Boat races @ Pavilion Beach
6:30 pm
Entertainment: Before Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm
Formal Opening: St. Peter’s Square
7:30 – 11:30 pm
Entertainment Paul London and Jimmy Geany
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
10:00 am
Seine Boat Race @ Pavilion Beach:
U.S. Coast Guard vs Gloucester Fire Department and Gloucester Police Department
3:00 pm
Children’s Games @ Beach Court
4:45 pm
Sports Events @ Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest
8:00 – 11:30 pm
Musical entertainment @ St. Peter’s Square: Oasis
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
10:00 am
Celebration of Mass of St. Peter @ St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon
Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 pm
Blessing of the Fleet @ Stacy Boulevard
3:00 pm
Concert @ St. Peter’s Park: Cape Ann Big Band
4:45 pm
Sports Events @ Pavilion Beach: Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole contest
6:30 pm
Children’s Pinata Contest @ Pascucci Court
7:15 pm
Awards Ceremony: Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 pm
Musical entertainment @ St. Peter’s Park: Franco Corso
11:00 pm
Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession