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St. Peter's Fiesta
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The St. Peter's Fiesta has long attracted visitors from all over the country.
It is an annual celebration in Gloucester, MA taking place on the weekend closest to the Feast Day of St. Peter, June 29.
The event is sponsored by the Italian-American fishing community of Gloucester.
Starting at the turn of the century many Italian families from Sicily settled in Gloucester.
Having earned their livelihood as fishermen in the old country, they were naturally attracted to this famous fishing port.
Before long a substantial number of Italian fishermen made Gloucester their home.
As is usually the case, they continued many of the customs they had practiced in the old country.
The most important of these, paying homage to St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, proved to be the seed that finally grew into the St.
Peter's Fiesta as we know it today.
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Cost various per event
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Washington Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930 map
Rte. 128 North and take either of the following routes: • Rte. 133 east to Rte. 127 or • At the 1st rotary after the bridge take right onto Washington St. (busiest route) or • Go ½ way around 1st rotary staying on Rte. 128 towards Rockport, through 2nd rotary to light, take right down to Rte. 127 or • Take the train and get off at the 2nd Gloucester stop (Gloucester Ctr) & walk down Washington St.
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