Tag: Greasy Pole
1973 Greasy Pole Walker Fiesta photo challenge
“4th of July greased pole walk over water Glouceter, MA 1973” by Spencer Grant
Can anyone identify the Greasy pole walker, boat leaper, and little boy in the cool inflatable (50 something years old now)? Are you in this photograph on the platform or watching from the water?
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Sun Kissed Harbor
The best light for photographing sunsets is always after a heavy quick moving thunder storm this image I took last year.. image size is 9×20 I will only be printing 10 images at this size please feel free to contact me at (978) 559-1944 or email at marlexop@yahoo.com
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Old, New, and Blue
The beautiful Beauport Hotel and historic greasy pole taken from an evening cruise with Steve Douglass of Cape Ann Harbor Tours on Friday evening.
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ONLY TWENTY WEEKS TO GO!
A mere twenty weeks away exactly!
Greasy Pole Gloucester
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BEAUTIFUL SNOWY DAY IN GLOUCESTER TOWN -By Kim Smith
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How the day began
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BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTER HARBOR FOGGY MORNING AND CRUSIE SHIP AMERICAN CONSTELLATION DOCKED IN HARBOR
Foggy early morning scenes around the Harbor.
Castle in the Fog
City Hall and the Paint Factory
UU Church 
Cruise Ship American Constellation with Ten Pound Island and the Greasy Pole
The American Constellation is a 175-guest room cruise ship from American Cruise Lines. From the company’s website, “Designed to navigate the inland waterways of the East Coast, American Constellation brings guests to beautiful ports the larger ships can’t access. In the intimate atmosphere onboard, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges, as well as observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes.”
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LIVING LEGENDS!
Legendary Greasy Pole Champions Peter “Black Frontiero” and Salvi Benson meet up on Pavillion Beach during Sunday’s Greasy Pole. Salvi has the most wins (11), followed by Peter (9). Salvi walked the walk Sunday.
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Capturing the Flag…and Bloopers and Close Calls
While we all know by now that Randy Sweet captured both Friday and Saturday’s Greasy Pole flags and that Jake Wagner is Sunday’s Champion, it is worth mentioning that there were several other, less glorified, close calls on the pole. There were also pretty epic falls.
Here’s just a bit of Sunday’s action in video and photos
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Things are Looking Up for the Greasy Pole Champ, Jake Wagner
Or at least I was looking up at Sunday’s Greasy Pole Champion, Jake Wagner. I learned quickly from my vantage point just under the pole that that grease is no joke. Thatch, Finn, and I came home covered in it.
Congratulations to all of the walkers! There were several very close calls this afternoon! Good showing by all!
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Only in Gloucester….Only During Fiesta
Clowning around. Caption this, please.
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BREAKING: SWEETNESS! RANDY SWEET DOES IT AGAIN
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.
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IMPORTANT SAINT PETER’S FIESTA DATES FOR 2017
The dates of Saint Peter’s Fiesta are June 21st through June 25th and the schedule will be posted on the Saint Peter’s Fiesta website. There is a rumor circulating that Fiesta falls on the following weekend, which is definitely not true. This information comes straight from Fiesta committee member Al Millefoglie.
Tremendously exciting that this year marks the 90th anniversary of the Saint Peter’s Fiesta. I think it’s going to be the BEST FIESTA EVER!!
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ONLY FOUR MORE MONTHS
Greasy Pole this morning before the storm began full force.
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PAVILION BEACH GORGEOUS TWILIGHT FROM THE BEAUPORT HOTEL RESTAURANT DECK
Beauport Princess and Greasy Pole
Last night’s spectacular fireworks display was preceded by a glorious twilight. After photographing the parade, I met my husband at the Beauport for a fabulous al fresco dinner of fresh, locally sourced fish and veggies. The deck was filled to capacity with expectant firework’s viewers yet despite that, our meals were delicious and the service exceptional. Marly was our waitress and although it was her first night on the job, she is top notch. Colleen was the hostess. Many may recall what a sweet and welcoming person she is from her years at the Studio and Rudder. It was a treat to see Colleen at the Beauport!
The sky changed from golden violet to violet pink within seconds and it was fun to see all the boats jockeying into position for firework’s viewing.
Schooner Lannon and the Greasy Pole
Pinky Schooner Ardelle and Ten Pound Island from the Beauport Hotel Deck
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Beauport Hotel’s very helpful and friendly concierges Emily Jermyn and Chris Horack
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SAINT PETER’S FIESTA CARNIVAL PHOTOS
Photos from Thursday evening after the 5k race when the light and clouds were simply exquisite. Anyone else feeling the post-Fiesta blues?
Patriot Nation
You’ll-Never-See-Me-On-This-Ride
After filming the 5k and the rides, I walked over to Pavilion Beach and caught a Seine boat practicing by the Greasy Pole in the very Fitz Henry Lane-like luminous atmosphere. It’s all captured on film and am fortunate that the one evening that I could film at the carnival, the twilight could not have been prettier. Viva!
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Courtesy
Some props need to go to this walker. A little help here….because I missed his name. We all know the first round of the Greasy Pole is a “Courtesy Round” and the flag can not be grabbed. But it is clear that victory would have been his if he were allowed to pull the flag down with him. Actually….with his hand wrapped around the pole…I’m not sure how he was able to leave it up there.
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This is the Greasy Pole. Video of Kyle Barry’s Triumph
GoPro footage of the final round of Saint Peter’s Fiesta Greasy Pole Sunday, Kyle Barry’s win, and the triumphant swim to shore.
Pretty exciting to be in the midst of it….even if my board is now covered in grease.
Good times. Congratulations, Kyle!
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Kyle Barry Snatches Fiesta Sunday’s Flag!
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Saturday’s Greasy Pole Bloopers
Some near misses….and lots of ouches! Good sports all around.
Good Morning Gloucester 