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St. Peter's Fiesta is a five-day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman, St. Peter. Hosted by the Italian American community of Gloucester , Massachusetts , [ 1 ] the festival involves a carnival, seine boat races, and the Greasy Pole contest, and attracts people from all over.
A new square called St. Peter's Square was built in front of the church in the 17th century, in 1611. The devotion to Saint Peter increased in 1625 and 1626, when a relic of the saint was brought to town, and a big celebration was prepared to receive it. It was announced for 7 November 1625. Since the arrival of the relic, St. Peter's Day has ...
29 June 2025. (2025-06-29) Frequency. Annual. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. The celebration is of ancient Christian origin, the date selected being the anniversary of either ...
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church, also known as San Pedro Macati Church or Makati Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Makati Poblacion, the cultural and heritage barangay of Makati, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila. In front of the church facade is Plaza Cristo Rey, which was formerly the San ...
A man attempts to reach the flag during the St. Peter's Fiesta courtesy round in Gloucester on Sunday, 1 July 2007. The Greasy Pole Contest takes place every year during St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester, Massachusetts. During this time, many young men try their luck at walking down a greased, wooden pole in the middle of Gloucester Harbor.
Gloucester's largest annual event is St. Peter's Fiesta, sponsored by the local Italian-American community. It is held the last weekend in June, which is typically the weekend closest to the saint's feast day. Preceded by a nine-day novena of prayers, the festival highlights include the blessing of the fleet and the greasy pole contest.
St. Peter's Fiesta. Annual in depth coverage of the fiesta held the weekend closest to the saint's feast day including the blessing of the fleet, and the greasy pole contest. The Block Party. In depth coverage of the Gloucester Block Parties held on several Saturdays during the summer. Gloucester Zen.
Póvoa de Varzim Holiday, Saint Peter Festivals ( Festas de São Pedro) or Saint Peter Night ( Noite de São Pedro) is celebrated annually on June 29, Saint Peter 's Day in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It is a late midsummer festival and the last of the three Portuguese popular saints — Santos Populares. It is celebrated with the lighting of ...