The annual Greasy Pole contest in Gloucester kicked off on Friday, as contestants tried once again to make their way across the slippery pole to capture the flag.

The iconic contest is part of the St. Peter’s Fiesta, a celebration of the city’s commercial fishing and the Italian American community.

The Greasy Pole contest will continue on Saturday and Sunday.

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="Gloucester's Max Allen walks the greasy pole. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="4920706" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo04.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Gloucester’s Max Allen walks the greasy pole. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="Gloucester's Max Allen was able to walk the entire length of the greasy pole. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="4920710" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo06.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Gloucester’s Max Allen was able to walk the entire length of the greasy pole. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

<img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" alt="Gloucester's Max Allen is lifted up to celebrate his victory. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)" width="100%" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="4920713" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0628-NWS-BHR-L-GreasyPolelo09.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" height="auto"><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Gloucester’s Max Allen is lifted up to celebrate his victory. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)</figcaption>

The iconic Greasy Pole contest in Gloucester kicks off{ai:summary}<p>In the heart of Gloucester, the annual Greasy Pole contest is underway, drawing in fearless participants aiming to conquer the slippery challenge. As part of St. Peter's Fiesta, the event celebrates the city's fishing heritage and Italian American roots. Max Allen emerges victorious, walking the greasy pole with skill and determination. #sports</p>

The iconic Greasy Pole contest in Gloucester kicks off

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