St. Peter's Fiesta

Gloucester, MA · Festival

When: June 23–27, 2027
Where: St. Peter's Square & Pavilion Beach · Gloucester · MA
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

A five-day Italian-American fishing community festival in Gloucester honoring St. Peter, patron saint of fishermen, centered on Seine boat races, a blessing of the fleet and the well-known contest of walking a greased pole over the harbor. Started in 1927 by Sicilian immigrant fishing captain Salvatore Favazza, it remains the city's largest annual gathering, held the week of the June 29 feast day.

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