| Democrats gather on the Harbor to hear Victoria Reggie Kennedy |
| The Gloucester Democratic City Committee's annual brunch drew a capacity crowd to the Tavern on the Harbor to hear a number of Democratic notables in this election year. The photos below give a sampling of the event and the speakers. |

Barry Weiner emceed the event for the 37th time in 38 years.
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Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante chronicled the tough times and the hopes of Gloucester for the future |

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's daughters Rudy and Kati took time out to play at the Tavern on the Harbor. |

Victoria Reggie Kennedy held the audience in rapt attention. |

A full house heard Kennedy speak |

Gov. Patrick (center), Mayor Kirk (left) and Angela SanFilippo were among those listening to Mrs. Kennedy. |

Gov. Patrick vowed that he "loved to campaign." |

Lt. Gov. Murray called on Democrats to work together for victory. |

Attorney Gen. Martha Coakley thanked Gloucester for the city's support. |
 
Treasurer candidates Steve Grossman (left) and Steve Murphy addressed the audience |
  
Candidates for Auditor Guy Glodis (left) Mike Lake (center) and Suzanne Bump addressed the audience. |
 
Long time Democratic activists Sandra Nunes (at left, receiving her award from Christine Rasmussen as Mayor Kirk looks on) and Bob McGillivray (at right, receiving his award from Roz Frontiera) were honored with the first annual Charles J. McCarthy awards. |

Christine Rasmussen and Mary Lou Crane |

Barry Weiner, Mary Lou Crane and Catherine Bayliss |

Liz Thomas and Mary Kingsley |

Mike Wheeler and
Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante |