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Blessing of the Fishing Fleet & the Greasy Pole- St. Peter
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| Dates: | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 6/22/11 - 6/26/11 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
A red flag is nailed to a stick at the end of the pole which is then heavily greased. One by one, contestants (many in costumes) take turns trying to tear off the makeshift flag pole before slipping and falling into the water.
The Fiesta also includes music, food, a parade and religious activities culminating with the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet near the Fishermen's Memorial Statue on Sunday afternoon.
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Religious activities, music, food, sporting events, parade, culminating with the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet from the Boulevard (near Fishermen's Memorial Statue) on Sunday at 3 p.m.
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St. Peter's Park, Gloucester, MA, 01930 map
Phone: 978-283-1601
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