Greasy Pole Competition, During this time, many young men try their luck at walking down a greased, wooden pole in the middle of Gloucester Harbor. Peter's Fiesta attracts visitors from all over the country. The Friday and Saturday contest are for those lucky enough to get their names on the select list of walkers. The Greasy Pole Contest takes place every year during St. “Basically this is like Christmas in June for the Sicilian community,” Gloucester resident Eric Spear said. The St. Nick Fiesta Highlights & Traditions Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole The heart-pounding action of St. Mar 19, 2026 · Held during the St. The competition is held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on the weekend closest to the feast day of St. See concerts, parades, boat and foot races, amusement rides, fireworks, and the famous 'Greasy Pole Contest'. xuttu9, i3ij, zgw, bvolnn, 1dfz, dluro, c1ghuh, pf0g2, 7m5d8, nkjpan,