It’s BLOCK PARTY time, Gloucester! Pat Dalpiaz and I will be partying our Collective asses Off At Our Shop At 44 Main St. Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM We hope you’ll stop by and take a picture with our new Instagram Selfie frame So We Can Post Your Picture On the Blog!

It’s BLOCK PARTY time, Gloucester!

Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM as Main Street comes alive with music, dancing, delicious eats, local shopping, kids’ activities, non-profits, and all-around good vibes! Bring your friends, family & your best moves — you won’t want to miss this summer night in the heart of downtown.

Gloucester’s biggest summer street party is BACK!

Join us Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM for the Gloucester Main Street Block Party! Stroll the street, catch live music, grab tasty bites, get your face painted, shop local gems, visit with non-profits, and soak up the festive vibes. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer night in downtown Gloucester! See you there!

Visiting Gloucester this summer? Don’t miss one of our favorite local traditions — the Gloucester Main Street Block Party on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM!

Experience Main Street like a local — with live music, great food, shopping, kids’ activities, non-profits, and family fun under the stars. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening on Cape Ann!

All New Drops! So new they’re aren’t even listed on the site!

New from https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/ The softest airlume and combed ring spun cotton TShirts with Gloucester Beaches, “G” Elite Rope Caps. So new they’re not even on the website. If you see a design you like reach out and I’ll custom make it for you. Many of these there are only a couple of or one made so if there’s one you really want, let me know and I’ll pull it aside for you. We will be in the shop at 44 Main St later in the week and are hosting a community party for the Downtown Gloucester Block Party Saturday. Stop by and take a picture in our new Instagram Selfie frame and you’ll be featured on Good Morning Gloucester Sunday Morning! With Pat Dalpiaz

Rockport Legion Band concert July 13

The Rockport Legion Band will perform the second free concert of our 92nd summer concert series at the Back Beach Bandstand, Beach St, Rockport, MA.

Sunday July 13, 2025, 7:00 to 8:00

Childrens Concert: For the Young At Heart

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Logan LaRue, Conductor and Music Director

PieceComposer/Arranger
National AnthemHenry Fillmore
Guardians of the Galaxyarr. Michael Brown
Mars, from The PlanetsGustav Holst, arr. William Owens
Soaring with John WilliamsJohn Williams, arr. Robert W. Smith
Star Trek Through the Yearsarr. John Moss
Star Wars, The Force AwakensJohn Williams, arr. Michael Brown
Fanfare from Also Sprach ZarathustraRichard Strauss, arr. Robert Longfield
Come Fly With MeJames van Heusen, arr. Paul Murtha
Fly Me to the MoonBart Howard, arr. Jeff Simmons
Ghost Riders in the SkyStan Jones, arr. Paul Lavender
MoondanceVan Morrison, arr. Shane Porter
UpMichael Giacchino, arr. Michael Brown
God Bless AmericaIrving Berlin/ Arr. John Edmondson

Surfside Subs and Pizza Tuesday 7/8 🦞🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼

🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get a 18” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!

🦞 $13.99 Lobster Rolls w/ Chips & Pickles
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Meet Mia! Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The Week

BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age2 years 1 month 3 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorGrey/Orange Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes 

My adoption fee is waived through July 6th to promote Independence Day – from the shelter!

Say hello to Mia, who we affectionately call Mama Mia due to the litter of kittens she recently had while in our care. Mia is a very nice little lady who is about 2 years old. Shy at first is friendly once she gains your trust and enjoys pets and playtime. She prefers getting love and attention with her four paws on the ground instead of being picked up. She is a low-key kinda girl who enjoys the quiet life and taking long naps in the sunlight in her comfy bed. Mama Mia is more than ready to love her forever family, and she knows you’ll love her too; after all, how could you resist her?! Mia is now part of the extended stay club, which means her adoption fee has been reduced to help her find her forever home sooner.

Mia is available to meet by appointment only, please apply for her at capeannanimalaid.org/catapp

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Schooner challenge Aboard The Ardelle

Last Tuesday, we started our day on the water with a ride out to Straitsmouth Island and ended the day aboard the Ardelle for the weekly Tuesday Schooner Challenge. This time, Isabella was crewed by the Schooner Adventure mates as we ventured out into the harbor for the “race” pitting Maritime Gloucester interns against the experienced Adventure crew. As opposed to the previous week, we were able to stay dry this time! There’s always something going on for these outings and this time we experienced a “man overboard” drill which included rescuing a lead filled bumper which was dropped overboard. We love watching these interns learn such a variety of skills during these sails. Highly recommended (PS there’s a Tuesday ticket discount). Tickets available here.

Connor and His Cousin Drew Have Started A Landscaping Gig: Hillscapes Landscaping

They just started an Instagram page and are available around East Gloucester

Give the boys a follow, maybe they’ll post some interesting landscaping stuff-

Hillscapes Landscaping On Instagram

Fiesta Friday Greasy Pole Supercut – 6/27/25 from Jarred Gallagher

• Fiesta Friday Greasy Pole Supercut – 6/27/25

Jarred writes:

Over 2 hours of footage, condensed into 18 minutes.

This is by far the most work I ever put into one video, so I really hope you like it and share!

I got about 98% of the attempts recorded. Some were too shaky to use. Sorry if one of yours isn’t in here, but I bet at least one is! Learned a lot for next year too!

Song Credit –

“Shell” – written and performed by Salvatore Ruvolo –    • Shell  

Salvatore Ruvolo on Spotify – https://open.spotify.c….

By Land and by Sea (and Air) — pat morss

A recent variety of encounters around Gloucester.

White-tailed deer in the driveway, with velvet nourishing its growing antlers.
A flock of fluffy young starlings, not yet dark like their elders.
Eddy (The Great) Egret mimicking a cormorant drying its wings?
A Green Heron surveys the water lillies on Niles Pond.
A mother mallard has her wings full with 13 scattering ducklings in the fog.
Also in Brace Cove, this picnic may have ended prematurely.
At Fiesta, fog allowed the seine boats to watch the Greasy Pole (the only female on Sunday).
Perhaps practicing for the around-Cape-Ann Blackburn Challenge Cup (20 miles at sea).
Sailing ‘Troll’ past schooner ‘Thomas E Lannon’ outside Eastern Point.
I yelled out: “What kind of vessel are you”? Answer: “A row boat.”
I found ‘London Calling 2024’ tied up with the dories at the “Gloucester Maritime Museum.”
The 2024 attempted row from Boston to London was aborted at sea with electrical failure.

Gloucester Apparel Models Donna Rogers and Marcy Plante Rockin the 01930 cap in corduroy , Sorry. Can’t. Boat. Bye. And Boats’n Hoes Turquoise Rope Cap!

Available on the Gloucester Apparel online shop and at 44 Main St later in the week. We hope you’ll come see us for the Block Party and take a picture with our Instagram Selfie Frame to be posted on Good Morning Gloucester!!! With @patdsphotos

PRIME IV DANVERS is offering their new GLOW GETTER SUMMER DRIP.

Available for a limited time only.

📞 Contact PRIME IV Danvers to book your appointment and experience the Glow Getter.  978-480-8142