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.
Friday, June 28, 2024
- 2pm - Midnight | Carnival Open | Saint Peter's Square
- 4:45 pm | Greasy pole contest & women’s seine boat races | Pavilion Beach
- 7:00 pm | Opening Ceremonies followed by Entertainment | Saint Peter's Square
- 7:30 pm | Formal Opening - Saint Peter's statue will be led to the Fiesta altar at Saint Peter's Square in a candlelight procession.
- Entertainment will immediately follow until 11:30 pm:
- 8:30-9:45 pm | Music by Natalie Pinto (~8:30 pm)
2022 Women's Seine Boat Championship | Gloucester Harbor
2022 Greasy Pole Contest Bloopers | Gloucester Harbor
Schedules for other Fiesta Days:
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Wednesday | Opening Night
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Thursday
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Saturday
- Saint Peter's Fiesta | Sunday
The rides this year are fantastic and there is a ride for all age groups.
For up-to-the-minute coverage of Gloucester's St. Peter's Fiesta, visit Good Morning Gloucester.