A few photos from the beach on Saturday and the parade on Sunday.
Tag: Saint Peter’s Fiesta
ANTHONY GIAMBANCO SIX TIME GREASY POLE CHAMPION CELEBRATING 40TH YEAR WALKING
Anthony has been walking since 1975. He has missed one year in 41 years because of a shoulder injury. His number one advice to the new walkers coming up is Don’t Drink!
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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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The Agony of Defeat: Greasy Pole Friday 2016
Kudos to all of Friday night’s Greasy Pole contestants. Good showing!
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Nichole’s Pick. Period.
I guess you could say that I’m boycotting my Picks Post this week, because….while I haven’t missed one since Joey asked me to start writing them….there is only one true pick for this weekend… The 89th Saint Peter’s Fiesta.
Here is your list of events for this year…. taken from
http://www.stpetersfiesta.org/2004program.html
| St. Peter’s Fiesta 2016 |
Novena to St. Peter Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 21 |
Wednesday, June 22
7:00–10:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment….St. Peter’s Park:
“Barry Mooney and The Sounds of Legends ”
Thursday, June 23
Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tounament Time to be announced.
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
6:30 p.m…… Fiesta 5K Road Race – with Cape Ann YMCA –
Starting location Stage Fort Park,
Finish line at St. Peter’s Park.
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
8:00–11:00… Entertainment, Dance and Music featuring…..
“WILD FIRE” …. St. Peter’s Park
Friday, June 24
4:45 p.m……. Greasy Pole Contest…and…Women’s Seine Boat Races
Pavilion Beach
6:30 p.m……. Entertainment….Before Opening Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. …… Formal Opening ….St. Peter’s Square
Entertainment immediately following to 11:30 p.m…. featuring Elio Lorusso and SEABREEZE
Saturday, June 25
9:30 a.m…… Family Activity Day….Newell Stadium
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race: –
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy…
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races..&..Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
“Gian Faraone and Big Band Orchestra”
Sunday, JUNE 26
10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….United States Navy Band Northeast…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events…at Pavilion Beach –
Seine Boat Races..&...Greasy Pole Contest
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
6:30 -7:15 pm Musical entertainment.. St. Peter’s Square… featuring Jimmy Geany
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 p.m…… Musical Entertainment – St. Peter’s Park featuring Paul London
11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession
Save the Date: Next Year….
St. Peter’s Fiesta, 90th Anniversary, June 21 – June 25, 2017
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VIDEO: JOE DASILVA’S WINNING WALK IN SLOW MOTION! #GREASEGANG
Our Saturday Greasy Pole Champion, Joe DaSilva’s, winning walking at 60 percent.
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SAINT PETER’S FIESTA SUNDAY ON MONDAY ~ VIVA SAN PIETRO!
Viva San Pietro!
Throngs of the faithful filled Beach Court.
Filming continued for the Saint Peter’s Fiesta documentary and despite Sunday’s cancelled events, it was a fantastic last day of Fiesta 2015, fantastic in every way!
Early afternoon was spent filming the Sunday Greasy Pole walkers for their pre-walk rally. After processing through downtown with stops along the way at the Gloucester House Restaurant, House of Mitch, and Saint Peter’s Club, the Walkers headed over to Beach Court. 
Because Sunday’s events had been postponed to Monday and the stage broken down on schedule, the statue of Saint Peter was temporarily moved to Beach Court. After blessings and prayers, the revelers headed back to Saint Peter’s Square to board the ferry to the Greasy Pole.
Main Street with the Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers–the costumes were especially funny and fun this year!
I raced back to Pavilion Beach to film and photograph the walkers and seine boat race. The crowd was tremendous! A special note of thanks to Sally Elliot for holding my bag the entire time while filming/photographing as I was standing in the water to get as close as possible, and struggling with camera gear. THANK YOU SALLY for all your help, so very much appreciated!
Lock and Load Men’s Seine Boat Champions
The men’s seine boat race was simply thrilling; Lock and Load won the close race, followed by an outstanding flag capture by Jake Wagner.
Jack Wagner 2015 Sunday Greasy Pole Champion
Joe DaSilva Courtesy Round Walk (see more grease-flying-free-falling photos here)
It’s Not Easy Being Greasy!
The Walkers hoisted Jack upon their shoulders and carried him to the Greasy Pole Hall of fame wall. Then it was back to Beach Court where the closing ceremony was held. Heartfelt speeches were given by the team captains, with much cheering and accolades for all.
Goodnight Saint Peter
After the award ceremony, the statue of Saint Peter was processed through the Fort amidst much merriment, joyful singing, and the traditional call and response: “Me chi samiou tutti mutti? Viva San Pietro,” which means, roughly: Are you all mute? (or Why are you not shouting?)- long live Saint Peter!
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Fiesta Monday People
People having fun the last day of Fiesta.
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JAKE WAGNER 2015 SUNDAY GREASY POLE CHAMPION KIM SMITH PHOTO
Congratulations to Jake Wagner, your Sunday (Monday) Greasy Pole Champion!
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GREASE-FLYING-FREE-FALLING SUNDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS WITH JOE DASILVA, JACK WAGNER, MARK ALLEN, ROSS CARLSON, KYLE BARRY, AND MORE! KIM SMITH PHOTOS
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREASY!
SEE MORE PHOTOS HERE Continue reading “GREASE-FLYING-FREE-FALLING SUNDAY GREASY POLE WALKERS WITH JOE DASILVA, JACK WAGNER, MARK ALLEN, ROSS CARLSON, KYLE BARRY, AND MORE! KIM SMITH PHOTOS”
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VIDEO: JOE DASILVA SATURDAY 2015 GREASY POLE CHAMPION
Joe DaSilva, winner of the 2015 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Saturday Greasy Pole. This is Joe’s second win (Friday 2011), achieving a lifetime place alongside the Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers.
Listen for Joe’s Mom, Anita. One proud Mama!
In 2011, Joe also won the gold medal for the Fall Greasy Pole Classic (a fundraiser to restore the Greasy Pole after it was destroyed by Hurricane Irene). He was the only Greasy Pole Walker that year to have won on both land and sea, and it has earned him the title “Surf and Turf.”
Congratulations to Joey DaSilva, our 2015 Saturday Greasy Pole Champion!
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“SURF AND TURF” JOE DASILVA SATURDAY GREASY POLE CHAMPION!
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JOEY DASILVA SATURDAY GREASY POLE CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Joey DaSilva, 2015 Saturday Greasy Pole Champion!
Joe’s Mom, Anita Louise Stewart, writes on FB, “My son took his first flag down in 2011 on the 80th greasy pole anniversary . That year Hurricane Irene took down the greasy pole in Sept and In November they did a greasy pole fund raiser called the Fall Classic down at the GHS; gold, bronze, and silver rounds. My Joseph took the gold and he was the only winner that day who had won over land and sea, dubbing him Surf and Turf. He set the Guinness world record in Cali in July 2012 for walking the greasy pole in 4.9 seconds and taking the flag down in the 2nd round. He held that record for 2 years. Today he took the flag down once again, 2nd round, and now he is a lifetime walker on Sundays. The only way to go Joseph Cole DaSilva– -Friday 2 Saturday and Saturday 2 Sunday…Keep going…”
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GORGEOUS FESTIVE CAKES FOR YOUR FIESTA SUNDAY SPECIAL DINNER, MADE BY MARIA CRACCHIOLO
Fabulous and delicious cake made by Maria for my in-laws 65th wedding anniversary. Needless to say it was huge hit, with layers of raspberry and lemon cream sandwiched between creamy sweet frosting. Stop in to Caffe Sicilia for your Saint Peter’s Day cakes and confections. See Maria featured on the front page of today’s Gloucester Daily Times!
Photo Courtesy Esther Mathieu
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BEAUTIFUL FACES OF FIESTA
Buona Festa!
Love!
Mayor Romeo Thekan and Joe Orlando
Bianca, Rosaria Floyd, Mayor Sefatia (holding the key to heaven), Joe Orlando, State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante
Kathy and Dominic Nicastro
Snapshots from Friday night opening ceremony. I am mostly filming, but do manage to take a few photos. So many beautiful moments last night–I wish there was a simple way to film and take good quality photographs at exactly the same time.
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Continue reading “BEAUTIFUL FACES OF FIESTA”
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Seine Boat Practice 5:30 AM For Saint Peter’s Fiesta #GloucesterMA Harbor @CaptJoeLobster
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Live From Night 7 St. Peter Novena
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Friend Of The Blog Sends Pictures Of 2015 St Peter’s In Terrasini, Sicily
Thank you so much for sending these in 
St Peter’s Statue dedicated to Gloucester 2015 In Terrasini, Sicily-
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2015 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule and Good Morning Gloucester Coverage
Click Here For The 2015 St Peter’s Fiesta Schedule Of Events
St. Peter Novena Starts Tonight!
Live From St. Peter Novena
The Construction of 2015 St. Peter Novena Altar
St. Peter Novena Day 1
Live From St. Peter Novena Night 2!
St. Peter Novena Day 2
Our Friend Desi Smith In Action!
Live From St Oeter Novena Day 3
An up Close Look of the St Peter Novena Altar
St. Peter Novena Day 3
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Viva San Pietro!
Cape Ann Museum celebrates Fiesta with film, photography, sculpture and more.
Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and the Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers June 2014
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (June 10, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to offer a special view of Fiesta-inspired art. The mini-exhibit will be on display in the lower level atrium from Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 28 during Museum hours. Drawing on the Museum’s own collection, along with private collections in the area, the exhibit includes works by New York artist Philip Reisman who worked in Gloucester during the 1940s and 1950s, painters Lucette White and Eileen Mueller who captured the color and excitement of Fiesta in more recent years, and collage artist and sculptor Hans Pundt. Two documentary films about Fiesta will be available for viewing on a continuous loop throughout the week. Related exhibits and information can be found in the Museum’s Maritime Galleries.
St. Peter’s Fiesta – Festa di San Pietro – honors St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. It is the largest and most colorful of the celebrations that Sicilian immigrants brought to Gloucester. The tradition of celebrating Fiesta began in Gloucester the late 1920s as a neighborhood novena and expanded to a city-wide event in the 1930s. Fiesta is still celebrated in Gloucester in late June, with music, dancing, parades, fireworks, seine boat races and the traditional greasy pole competition. On the last day of Fiesta, an outdoor Mass is held, followed by the blessing of Gloucester’s fishing fleet.
Viva!
Good Morning Gloucester 