St. Peter's Festival is THE biggest celebration in Gloucester. The tradition began in 1927 and was brought to Gloucester from Sicily. The five day event is partly religious, partly party blow-out in honor of St. Peter, patron saint of fishing (or fishermen). There will be outdoor masses, Seine Boat races, the greasy pole competition and the Blessing of the Fleet. Recent years have seen rise in the carnival rides and this year I noticed booths hawking Direct TV and other productions. I prefer to think of this as a community event with deep traditions.
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