Gloucester knows how to party. The 34th annual Schooner Festival and Parade of Sail took place this past weekend. The weather was perfect. Instead of many words telling the story of this event, here is a look at photographs of the parade on a perfect summer weather day. They might be a picturesque reference point to look back upon during a snowfall or on any cold, dark day of our upcoming winter season. Summer of 2018, sadly, is coming to a close. 
The fireboat leads the way in Gloucester's 34th annual Schooner Festival's Parade of sail.
Starting out, sailors leave from the Rocky Neck area and pass Eastern Point Boulevard. A lone seagull catches a bird's eye view of the parade.
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On the way to the site of The Gloucester Fisherman Memorial.
The red sails add a splash of color en route to the main viewing area.
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A bit of history about New England's waterways is imparted by tour guides for those aboard The Fame.
Sailing though the last days of summer.
Cooler temperatures, the winds of autumn, snowfall and Nor'Easters loom ahead. Those who favor the warmth of spring and the heat of summer , rest assured your favorite seasons will return. Meanwhile, as you find yourselves shivering in the bitter winds of winter, refer back to these photographs to relive the calm, peaceful, warm days of summer, Gloucester's 34th annual Schooner Festival and its Parade of Sail.
