Sherman “Pat” Morss Tall Ships Photos

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi All:

Yesterday Anne-Lise and I had the honor of going out on a Whale Watch boat from Gloucester and see the large tall ships start a race from Cape Ann, several miles from home, to Halifax on the next leg of their Rendezvous 2017. Here are some photos. The smaller boats are a few of our Gloucester historic vessels.

Fiesta 5K Neighborly Love From Cynthia Mochowski

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

My landlords Kim and Mike Ellis set up a water station every year for the runners. They cheer on everyone,  especially the kids from West Parish. Thought you’d love to see some good ole’ neighborly love.

In case you haven’t heard…

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

In case you haven’t heard it was deja-vu on the greasy pole tonight with Randy Sweet winning 2 nights in a row.   I think those red, white and blue briefs are good luck lol!  Here’s my view from down on the beach.  VIVA!

BREAKING: SWEETNESS! RANDY SWEET DOES IT AGAIN

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

RANDY SWEET – YOUR 2017 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY GREASY POLE CHAMPION!

Randy Sweet captures the flag for the second night in a row. As is the Saturday tradition, the Friday Greasy Pole winner walks first. Randy took the flag at the top of the third round. Congratulations Randy!!!

Randy’s parents Michelle and Billy, and brother Collin

According to Randy’s dad, Billy, Randy and his friends have been practicing walking the Greasy Pole since they were young kids.

SARA FAVAZZA UNVEILING THE NEW SAINT PETER STATUE

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Although meticulously maintained over the years, the Saint Peter statue is becoming increasingly dried out and fragile, as explained by Joe Novello, master of ceremonies at the Saint Peter’s Fiesta official opening event. Sara Favazza hopes the original Saint Peter statue will eventually be retired to the Cape Ann Museum, and perhaps live next to the Our Lady of Good Voyage statue.

Sara Favazza and the new Saint Peter statue.

Fun Friday at Fiesta

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

What a great fun day on Friday at Fiesta. The Seine boat race was bob to bow until almost the beach. Here a couple of photos from Friday.

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Gloucester Police Seine Boat Champs

Posted on by Nichole S.

The Gloucester Police Department won this morning’s rainy seine boat races aboard the Nina!

Second place went to the Fire Department on the Pinta. The Coast Guard hit the Beach third on the Santa Maria.

Snotty, cold conditions….good job done by all.

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TWO SAINT PETERS SIDE BY SIDE – CAN YOU TELL THE NEW FROM THE ORIGINAL?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

The beautiful new Saint Peter statue was unveiled at Friday night’s Fiesta opening celebration. Sara Favazza, daughter and tenth child of Captain Salvatore Favazza and Maria Lucido Favazza, did the honors. Salvatore Favazza commissioned the original Saint Peter’s statue in 1926 and in 1927, Gloucester celebrated its first Saint Peter’s Fiesta.