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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Greasy pole contestant nabs the flag in Friday's competition
Gloucester's greasy pole competition returned Friday as part of St. Peter's Fiesta. After the flag was accidentally knocked into the water, it was replaced on the pole and, eventually, nabbed by the night's champion.
CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: greasy pole competition at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester, Pride celebration
As June comes to an end in Massachusetts, there's a Pride Month celebration in Walpole and KidsFest happening in Quincy, plus the return of the greasy pole competition at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester. 2nd annual Pride Celebration in Walpole Wrap up Pride Month at the second annual Pride Celebration on Walpole Town Common on Saturday. Enjoy live music and performances, children's activities and delicious local food vendors. The free event takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to register online first! When: Saturday, June 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Walpole Town Common, 1006-1008 Main St., Walpole Cost: Free admission Click here for more information Click here to register Quincy KidsFest It's family-friendly fun at the Quincy KidsFest on Saturday. With science stations, games, LEGO robotics, a photobooth, puppet show and more, there's something for every curious kid. Live music, food and drinks complete the day. Don't miss it from noon to 8 p.m. at the Hancock-Adams Common! When: Saturday, June 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Hancock-Adams Common, 1305 Hancock St., Quincy Cost: Free admission, items available for purchase Click here for more information and to register for workshops St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester It's St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester all weekend! The multiday festival includes a prayer group, carnival, free entertainment and sporting events, including the legendary St. Peter's Fiesta Greasy Pole event. The fun honors fisherman St. Peter ahead of his feast day on June 29. When: Through Sunday, June 29, event times vary Where: Downtown Gloucester Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The greasy pole contest at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester starts today. Here's what to know.
The world-famous greasy pole contest starts today at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester. Videos of contestants attempting to scamper across a slippery 45-foot telephone pole that juts out over Pavilion Beach have been viewed millions of times on social media. Almost every bid to grab a victory flag at the end of the pole ends with a hard fall into the ocean. "It is not uncommon for these daring individuals to come away with scrapes, bruises or even broken ribs," organizers say. The contest starts at 4:45 p.m. Friday. Subsequent rounds take place at the same time on Saturday and Sunday. Winners are paraded around town, waving the flag they captured. Tyler Parisi screams "Viva San Pietro" after winning the greasy pole competition. Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Last year's first-round winner, Gloucester native Max Allen, said he trained his whole life for that moment. "You just grow up wanting to get on there, let alone win," he said. St. Peter's Fiesta 2025 There's more to St. Peter's Fiesta than the greasy pole contest. The celebration of Gloucester's Italian-American fishing community dates back nearly 100 years to 1927. The schedule for the weekend also features boat races, live music, children's games and food. On Sunday, there is a traditional outdoor Mass, followed by a religious procession through the streets of Gloucester. "Love & Grease," a 2023 WBZ original documentary, showcased the history and characters behind the greasy pole competition. "It's a tradition that's been passed on for generations," 1985 greasy pole champion Tom Favazza said. "A lot of people, their fathers, their grandfathers, their uncles have done this ... it's embedded in their soul."
