The Loft

The Loft Peter's Fiesta. For six years The Loft lay dormant. That in this small piece of wood and concrete, people may come and relax. So come on up already!

Jammin' on the 1

Owner: Matthew Orlando
President: Michael O'Shea
CFO: Ryan Collard
Event Planner: Amanda Gossom
Mayor: Ross Clayton
Legal: Eric Schlichte (Sieve)
Gamemaster: Ryan Woundy
Bernie Security: Lauren Goodenow
Janitor: Jake Hennessy The Loft, created by Samuel Orlando in 2004, was once a simple underground haven for teens and young college students to gather and party during the summer,

on school breaks, and of course, St. As the years wore on, and the "First Generation" grew older, The Loft's appeal seemed to dwindle as its regulars began to discover the bar scene, and parties became few and far between until one day, it closed its hallowed stairs for good. Over time, it began to house knick knacks, old Italian lady clothes, and even a statue of the Virgin Mary herself. However one day, in the summer of 2010 as Sam's brother Matthew came of age, he decided to have a party of his own. While The Loft was littered with old toys, books, and some of the most random objects ever found in one space, the "Second Generation" partied until the early hours of the morning until just two remained. With the assistance of friend and business partner, Michael O'Shea, the two worked until the wee hours of the morning creating the first stage of The Loft. The following day, the two recruited the expertise of friend and business partner Ryan Collard to help create Version One of The Loft, complete with the safety of a door and the infamous lofted bed. Over the years, The Loft has seen many improvements with the addition of gaming stations, futons, couches, mini fridges, wall mounted beer openers, and of course, more random pieces of crap that truly bring the entity of The Loft to life. Though no matter how many changes The Loft might see, no matter how many people step foot up those terrifying stairs, the message of The Loft will forever stay the same. That its patrons, whether old or young, can forget about their stress and simply enjoy where the night may take them. Leave your problems in the garage and enjoy what The Loft can do for you.

Thank you for another amazing Fiesta and Loft Party! VIVA!
07/01/2019

Thank you for another amazing Fiesta and Loft Party! VIVA!

Hey Goombadi! You ready for tonight!?
06/30/2018

Hey Goombadi! You ready for tonight!?

Hey Goombadi (Eh Cumpari). It's an Italian sing-along! I do not own this music. All credit to creators, performers, owner & copyright claimants. Posted for a...

Fiesta Friday! (pulling from the archives, FF>>1:40)
06/29/2018

Fiesta Friday!
(pulling from the archives, FF>>1:40)

2006 St. Peter's Fiesta.

A thing of beauty.
06/27/2018

A thing of beauty.

Fiesta is so close you can almost touch it!
06/26/2018

Fiesta is so close you can almost touch it!

How about adding a new game to the mix...
06/20/2017

How about adding a new game to the mix...

WE GOT A SCHEDULE!St. Peter's Fiesta 2017The schedule of events for Gloucester's 90th St. Peter's Fiesta:-----Monday/Tue...
06/19/2017

WE GOT A SCHEDULE!

St. Peter's Fiesta 2017

The schedule of events for Gloucester's 90th St. Peter's Fiesta:

-----Monday/Tuesday, June 19-20-----

7 p.m. Final nights of the Novena to St. Peter, Lester S. Wass Post 3 American Legion Hall.

-----Wednesday, June 21-----

5 p.m.: Fiesta Shows carnival opens; "Ride all night" coupons for kids available at local businesses.

7 to 10 p.m.: Barry Mooney and the Sounds of Legends, musical entertainment, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

-----Thursday, June 22-----

5 p.m.: Fiesta Shows carnival; "Ride all night" coupons for kids available at local businesses.

6:30 p.m.: Fiesta 5k road race, cosponsored by Cape Ann YMCA. Starting line at Stage Fort Park, finish line at St. Peter's Square. For more information, call Cape Ann YMCA at 978-283-0470. Police Chief John McCarthy is reminding residents that streets along the course -- Western Avenue from State Fort east, Rogers Street and parts of Main Street -- will be closed during the race period. Anyone looking to drive downtown should plan accordingly.

8 to 11 p.m.: Musical entertainment and dancing featuring the band Wildfire, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

-----Friday, June 23-----

4 p.m.: Fiesta Shows carnival opens.

4:45 p.m.: Greasy Pole Walk and women's seine boat races, Pavilion Beach.

6:30 p.m.: Musical entertainment, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

7 p.m.: Formal opening procession and ceremonies, outside St. Peter's Club and in St. Peter's Square.

9 to 11 p.m.: Musical entertainment featuring Paul London and Jimmy Geany.

-----Saturday, June 24-----

10 a.m.: Special seine boat race featuring teams from U.S. Coast Guard, Gloucester Police Department and Gloucester Fire Department.

Noon: Fiesta Shows carnival opens.

3 p.m: Children's games, Beach Court.

4:45 p.m.: Greasy Pole Walk and seine boat races, Pavilion Beach.

8 to 11 p.m.: Musical entertainment by the group Oasis, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

-----Sunday, June 25-----

10 a.m.: Outdoor Mass of St. Peter, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

Noon: Procession of St. Peter, beginning and finishing at St. Peter's Square. Route runs up Washington Street, over Prospect Street, then up Maplewood Avenue to Shepherd Street and over Shepherd to Pleasant Street and St. Ann Church. Marchers then go back down to Prospect Street and to Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, then down onto Main Street to Hancock, and down Hancock to Rogers Street and St. Peter's Square.

Noon: Fiesta Shows Carnival Opens

3 p.m.: Blessing of the Fleet, Fishermen's Memorial, Stacy Boulevard.

3 p.m.: Concert featuring Cape Ann Big Band, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

4:45 p.m.: Greasy Pole Walk of Champions and seine boat racing finals, Pavilion Beach.

6:30 p.m.: Children's pinata contest, Pascucci Court.

7:15 p.m.: Sports Awards ceremony, main altar/stage, St. Peter's Square.

8:30 p.m.: Musical entertainment featuring Franco Corso, main altar-stage, St. Peter's Square.

11 p.m.: Raffle drawings and closing procession with St. Peter.

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/local_news/fiesta-prayers-police-but-no-mounted-patrols/article_51205346-cc32-5de7-9666-f3818fbd7940.html

Sara Favazza has already started cooking for her family's St. Peter's Fiesta dinner – one that she expects to serve more than 100 people outside the home of her niece,

It's getting closer with every sunset....
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It's getting closer with every sunset....

Doing what they do best...
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Doing what they do best...

St. Peter's Fiesta The Sunday Greasy Pole Contest Gloucester, MA June 29, 2014 Read all about Fiesta at http://www.stpetersfiesta.org/ No copyright is claime...

2015 Schedule!
06/22/2015

2015 Schedule!

Looking good
06/17/2015

Looking good

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