Gloucester Schooner Festival

Schedule of Events

Race Day!
The capping day of events culminates in the gorgeous spectacle of the Parade of Schooners and the Offshore race for the Mayors' Cup.

On Land:

10:00am to 4:00pm: Maritime Gloucester
Museums and Exhibits Open

10:00am to 11:30am Parade of Schooners
Schooners proceed from the Inner Harbor, past the Fisherman's Memorial on Stacy Boulevard and Stage Fort Park, to the race starting area off Eastern Point. Various non-profit and business organizations offer Parade of Schooners or Race viewing opportunities.

Come Sailing:

10:00am to 12:00pm: Parade Of Schooners
The public is invited to purchase tickets aboard participating schooners.
Check various schooner websites for ticketing details

Mayor's Cup Race
The Mayor's Cup, Esperanto Trophy, and many other awards are up for grabs in this thrilling off-shore race. The race course positions are decided the morning of the race by the Schooner Festival Committee at a meeting with the captains of the participating vessels.
The public is invited to purchase tickets aboard participating schooners.
Check various schooner websites for ticketing details

Community/Partner Events:

9:15am: Good Morning Gloucester Parade Livestream