St. Peter's Fiesta 2026
| Dates: | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
The St. Peter's Fiesta is a five day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman St. Peter. St. Peter’s Fiesta is scheduled to take place in St. Peter’s Square, starting with a kids’ carnival and entertainment to the closing procession.
Celebrate Gloucester’s fishing heritage at the annual St. Peter’s Fiesta! This five-day festival features live music, thrilling competitions, a carnival, and religious traditions honoring St. Peter, patron saint of fishermen. Fun for all ages!
Event Highlights & Schedule:
Wednesday, June 24
7:00–10:00 pm – Musical Entertainment at St. Peter’s Park featuring TriP3cta Boston
Thursday, June 25
6:30 pm – Fiesta 5K Road Race (Cape Ann YMCA)
8:00 pm – Live Music & Dance at St. Peter’s Park featuring WILDFIRE
Friday, June 26
4:45 pm – Sporting Events, Greasy Pole Contest, Women’s Seine Boat Races (Pavilion Beach)
7:30 pm – Formal Opening at St. Peter’s Park
8:30 pm – Musical Entertainment featuring Miguel Cabrera
Saturday, June 27
10:00 am – Seine Boat Races (Pavilion Beach) with U.S. Coast Guard & local departments
3:00 pm – Children’s Games (Beach Court)
4:45 pm – Sports Events, Greasy Pole Contest, Seine Boat Races (Pavilion Beach)
8:00 pm – Musical Entertainment featuring Natalie Pinto with Panorama
Sunday, June 28
10:00 am – Celebration Mass of St. Peter (Outdoor)
12:00 pm – Procession following Mass (St. Peter’s Park)
3:00 pm – Blessing of the Fleet (Stacy Boulevard)
3:00 pm – Musical Entertainment featuring Cape Ann Youth Big Band
4:45 pm – Sports Events, Greasy Pole Contest, Seine Boat Races (Pavilion Beach)
6:00 pm – Children’s Piñata Contest (Pascucci Court)
7:15 pm – Awards Ceremony at St. Peter’s Altar
8:30 pm – Musical Entertainment featuring Moreno Fruzzetti & Veronica Tirino
11:00 pm – Raffle Drawings & Closing Procession
Visit stpetersfiesta.org for full details and updates.
The festival is put on by the Italian American community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
See concerts, parades, boat and foot races, amusement rides, fireworks, and the famous 'Greasy Pole Contest'.
The St. Peter's Fiesta attracts visitors from all over the country.
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Wednesday, June 24
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at St. Peter's Park
Thursday, June 25
6:30 pm at St. Peter's Park
Friday, June 26
4:45 pm at St. Peter's Park
Saturday, June 27
10:00 am at St. Peter's Park
Sunday, June 28
10:00 am at St. Peter's Park
| COST | ↑ top |
Free. with food and ride tickets for sale
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.stpetersfiesta.org/schedule.html
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Stacy Blvd. & St. Peter's Square, Gloucester, MA map
By Car
Rte. 128 North; 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
By Train
Take the train to 2nd Gloucester stop (Gloucester Ctr) & walk down Washington St.
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