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Back-to-back champ! Gloucester man grabs another ‘Greasy Pole’ victory at the St. Peter’s Fiesta

GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The return of the St. Peter’s Fiesta for the first time since 2019 was a flashback to brilliance on Sunday in Gloucester.

The 2022 winner of the famed ‘Greasy Pole’ contest was Derek Hopkins, the same man who last grabbed the coveted flag at the end of that slick, 40-foot-long greased pole when the championship was last held three years ago.

Hopkins’ victory came just before 6:00 p.m. Sunday as people packed Pavilion Beach to take in the action, and then cheered as Hopkins was carried out of the water on the shoulders of other competitors.

A win cements you as a local legend in Gloucester, and now Hopkins has two flags under his belt.

Our thanks to Bridge Cape Ann, streamogrophy, and 1623 Studios for sharing their coverage of Sunday’s finals.

The St. Peter’s Fiesta is a five-day festival that also features boat races, a road race, live music, and a ton of fun.

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