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Tag: Greasy Pole Walkers
DERRICK HOPKINS STUPENDOUS GREASY POLE SWEEP PHOTO SLIDESHOW- FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY FOR THE WIN
With three flawless walks, eighteen-year-old Gloucester ‘Farm Boy’ Derrick Hopkins sweeps the Greasy Pole competition Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Only one other walker, Jake Wood, has won three consecutive competitions. As announcers Tom Favazza, Al Millefoglie and Jimmy Tarantino joked, “he could have walked all the way to the Boulevard.”
Derrick’s Dad Rich Hopkins came out of retirement to walk with his son.
Saturday’s winning walk
Friday’s winning walk
Friday’s winning walk
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PHENOMENAL!!! DERRICK HOPKINS FOR THE WIN – YOUR SUNDAY, SATURDAY, FRIDAY 2019 GREASY POLE CHAMPION
Congratulations to Derrick Hopkins, your 2019 Greasy Pole Champion!!!
More photos tomorrow 🙂
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YOUR SUNDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DERRICK HOPKINS YOUR SATURDAY AND FRIDAY GREASY POLE CHAMP!!!!!!!!
Derrick Hopkins took the flag for two consecutive wins, joining only a handful of Greasy Pole walkers to do same. As he did in both courtesy rounds and his win on Friday night, he seamlessly walked the walk. Odds are he may take the flag tomorrow night, too.
Thunder clouds passed overhead threatening the sporting events. Most of the afternoon was cloudy with a few raindrops but just after Derrick’s amazing win, the sun burst through the clouds. Viva San Pietro!
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OUTSTANDING WALK FROM DERRICK HOPKINS – YOUR FRIDAY GREASY POLE CHAMPION
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YOUR SATURDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DERRICK HOPKINS YOUR FRIDAY GREASY POLE CHAMP!!!
Congratulations to Derrick for a fantastic win! Derrick’s Dad also won and the two make only one of four father and son wins!
More photos tomorrow 🙂
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YOUR FRIDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS!
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YOUR FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS!!!
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!
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YOUR SONS! FOR ANITA LOUISE STEWART
Anita, you’re always so proud of your sons (and with good reason!). This one’s for you.
Joey DaSilva and Frank Pacheco
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Greasy Pole Walkers Make Their Entrance
The Lady Jillian, from Harbor Tours, had the pleasure of delivering this gang to the pole this afternoon. They make quite an entrance.
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Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers
Sunday walkers getting ready to attack the pole!
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2014 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers
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A BEAUTIFUL SAINT PETER’S FIESTA SUNDAY ~ Good Night Saint Peter, Until Next Year!
Part Two ~ to read part one, click here
The ride to the platform was thrilling, and a little terrifying, as I wasn’t exactly sure how my not-waterproof camera gear would fare.
After the pole walkers disembarked, the skipper kindly gave me a ride to shore to continue filming from Pavilion Beach. 
The Walks began under windy conditions and the tide was low, as it had been all weekend, which made for a very, very long drop when the guys hit the water. 
Mark Allen
Congratulations to Mark Allen for winning the Sunday 2014 Greasy Pole title. Congratulation to Sunday’s Senior Seine Boat champions, the Wharf Rats, and junior champions, Bad Intentions! 
Festivities continued throughout the night with the awards ceremony and live music. Around 11pm, after the late night carnival crowd had dispersed, a beautiful event began to unfold. From all corners of Gloucester, people gathered around to fill the fair grounds. Saint Peter was again lifted down from the stage and a throng of hundreds lined the square to carry the statue around the Fort. With much cheering and jubilation, Saint Peter and his followers were welcomed throughout the neighborhood. Midway during the route, the procession paused and confetti rained down on all. Rounding the bend, a fabulous fireworks display had been organized for the crowd. Sparkles shot all around, and I stayed close to my friends Nina and Frank as we reveled in the sheer beauty of it all. The fireworks concluded and the procession continued, with the sight of Gloucester’s exquisite port illuminated by the nights’ light. Arriving at Saint Peter’s Club, another shower of confetti greeted Saint Peter. The statue was carefully removed from the carrying stand and placed back in the window of the Saint Peter’s Club.
Good Night Saint Peter, Until Next Year!
Thank you to the beautiful Nina and Frank Groppo and their friends and family for always welcoming me with their open arms. Thank you to the beautiful Giambanco family for welcoming us all to their home for their fabulous Sunday Fiesta Feast and Fun! See Part One Here
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Russel Hines- Greasy Pole Walkers
Sunday Before The Greasy Pole in Saint Peter’s Parking Lot.
One of my favorite parts of Fiesta is listening to the music with the family.
Russel Hines- Greasy Pole Walkers, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
