TODAY
10 a.m.to 5 p.m. — The HMS Bounty tours. During her stay (docked at Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester) the HMS Bounty will be open for tours from Saturday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour prices: $10 per adult, $5 per child, children under 5 free. All tour proceeds go to the continued support of the ship, a replica built for the 1962 film “Mutiny On The Bounty” starring Marlon Brando. For more information on the HMS Bounty visiting Gloucester, please call 631-584-7900.
10 a.m. — Working Waterfront Walking Tour, starting at Fishermen’s Memorial ($5 per person). Sponsored by the Schooner Adventure.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Free open house with dory fishing tours on board Schooner Adventure, and gillnet fishing displays with the Phyllis A., all sponsored by the Schooner Adventure.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Maritime Gloucester Heritage Day. At Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. The center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Open house at U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop. Learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Cape Ann Museum visiting hours.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Essex Shipbuilding Museum visiting hours.
Noon to 2 p.m. — Mr. and Mrs. Fish program on board the Schooner Adventure — a free performing arts children’s marine education program. Sponsored by the Schooner Adventure.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (with a break for the Parade of Lights and fireworks). Free concert on Stacy Boulevard, featuring the band “Full Circle.”
7:30 p.m. – Boat “Parade of Lights,” down the Annisquam River and through Gloucester Harbor.
9:15 p.m. — Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor (following Parade of Lights, time approximate). Also, the Gloucester Fireworks Committee is in need of more donations for the Labor Day weekend fireworks. Donations may be made to The Gloucester Fund, 45 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930. Please notate “fireworks” on your donation.)
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.— Skippers meeting for all schooners sailing in Mayor’s Trophy Race at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Open house as the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop. Learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The HMS Bounty tours continue. Tour prices will be $10 per adult, and $5 per child with children under 5 free. All tour proceeds go to the continued support of the ship. For more information on the HMS Bounty visiting Gloucester, please call 631-584-7900.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Essex Shipbuilding Museum visiting hours.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Maritime Gloucester visiting hours.
10:30 a.m. to Noon — Parade of Sail as schooners proceed from Inner Harbor, past the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard, to the race starting area off Eastern Point.
10:30 a.m. — Parade of Sail Breakfast at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. Coffee and light breakfast will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. $3 Historic New England members, $5 non-members. Reservations required. Call 978-283-0800.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Shuttle bus to Eastern Point Light from Eastern Point Gate (Eastern Point Boulevard at Farrington Avenue) to watch the start of the Mayor’s Race. Free.
Noon — HarborWalk Tour with Mayor Kirk, departing from the Fishermen’s Memorial Statue.
1 p.m.— Start of Mayor’s Race for Esperanto Cup, Ned Cameron Trophy and Betty Ramsey Trophy off Eastern Point.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Cape Ann Museum visiting hours.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Reception and Awards Ceremony for contestants and invited guests.
MONDAY
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The HMS Bounty tours continue. Tour prices will be $10 per adult, and $5 per child with children under 5 free. All tour proceeds go to the continued support of the ship. For more information on the HMS Bounty visiting Gloucester, please call 631-584-7900.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Maritime Gloucester visiting hours, 23 Harbor Loop.
“Rain Day” for recovery from postponements of races or other events caused by inclement weather. ONLY IF REQUIRED.
For more on the Gloucester Schooner Festival, visit the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce website at capeannchamber.com.
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