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Provincetown Carnival 2021
These trees threatened to throw apples at those they encountered at Carnival on Thursday. Their perfect Somewhere Over the Rainbow costumes drew much fanfare and their spooky voices and perfect dialog put them over the top.
The Provincetown Police check out the murder scene of the Wicked Witch of the East at Provincetown’s Somewhere over the Rainbow Carnival on Thursday.
Provincetown Events in 2021
We are so excited about this season in Provincetown – and the many events hopefully coming back to life in person this year. While the schedule is ever evolving and subject to change, we put together a list of expected events for this upcoming season. Please reach out to us or check Provincetown Event Calendar on ptown.org for updated information.
April
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens
Whale Watch Season Begins
Patriot’s Day
Gays for Patsy – a weekend of fun and dancing in Provincetown!
May
Run to the Top – a timed race to the top of the Provincetown Pilgrim to raise money for local organizations.
Outer Cape Chorale Concert
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
Twenty Summers – a collaboration of art-filled events and installments throughout town.
Single Women’s Weekend – an annual event where Lesbians meet and connect with speed datings, shows, and more.
Memorial Day Weekend
Ferry Service Resumes
June
Cabaret Fest – the largest cabaret festival in New England!
Women of Color Weekend – a pride event to elevate LGBTQIA women of color, trans- people of color, non-binary people of color, gender-fluid people of color, and their supporters.
Provincetown Pride
Provincetown Coastal Rowing Regatta & Beach Games
Annual Provincetown International Film Festival
WorldFest 2021 – an annual event designed to enhance the visibility of Provincetown’s international student/worker population.
Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet – celebrate the Portuguese heritage of Provincetown with events, a parade, and more.
July
Independence Week 2021
Bear Week
Cape Cod Dance Festival – a celebration of all things dance with parties, events, performances, and more.
Girl Splash – A week of parties, comedians, shows, and more to celebrate women.
Family Week – The largest celebration of LGBTQ+ families and their friends in the world!
August
Whale Week – An annual event sponsored by Center for Coastal Studies which features informational sessions and fun for the whole family.
Provincetown Carnival
Provincetown Jazz Festival
September
Labor Day Weekend
Swim for Life – a Provincetown tradition which helps raise money and honor the heroes of the community
Annual Celebration of Life Concert
Cape Cod Classic – NGPA’s annual celebration of aviation professionals and enthusiasts.
Provincetown Book Festival
Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival – a weeklong annual celebration of the theater scene that is so a part of the Provincetown history and community.
Pet Appreciation Week
October
Columbus Day Weekend
Mate’s Leather Weekend
Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
Women’s Week – a huge celebration filled with events, parties, workshops, and more where women come to meet and greet.
FanFair (Transgender Week)
Spooky Bear Weekend
Halloween
November
Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
Mr. New England Leather
Thanksgiving Weekend
Annual Pilgrim Trot – a healthy, annual event that raises money for a local Cape Cod charity while having a lot of fun.
Veteran’s Day
December
Holly Folly – a great way to get into the holiday spirit with shopping, fun, parties, and more!
Jingle Bell Run and Champagne Brunch
Outer Cape Chorale Concert – celebrate beautiful singing in one of your favorite spots.
First Light – ring in the new year in Provincetown with celebrations all around town.
Cape Cod National Seashore Secret Paths
There are secret paths in the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown and Truro that may only be stumbled upon by accident.
Look at this View!
A view from MacMillan Pier, one of the world’s natural deep water harbors, as Labor Day approaches.
8 Travel Quotes to Fuel Your Provincetown Wanderlust
We love a travel quote to get us inspired to explore new places! Here are a few of our favorite “wanderlust-quotes” that get us right in the mood to head to Provincetown!
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” – Oscar Wilde
“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” – Wilfred Peterson
“Here’s to freedom, cheers to art. Here’s to having an excellent adventure and may the stopping never start.” – Jason Mraz
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey
“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth, then I ask myself the same question.” – Harun Yahya
“Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury
“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” – Euripides
What are your favorite travel quotes?
April in Provincetown!
Get ready for an amazing month in Ptown when we open on April 12! There is so much happening around town including some of these fun events. You can also check out ptownie for more daily things to do!
1st Pilgrim Monument and Museum reopens
12th – 15th Patriots Day Weekend
19th – 21st Easter Weekend
Mid April Whale Watch Season Begins
16th – 17th Miss Gay Mass. U.S. of A
19th – 21th Moby Dick Marathon reading
24th – 26th Gays for Patsy Annual Stomp: A Hoedown in Provincetown
We Are Extending Our Season!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be open through NYE 2019 this year! We have fantastic rates from $79/night so you can enjoy your favorite place over the next few months with tons of reasons to come play! Here are just some of the interesting things going on around town before the end of the year!
OCTOBER
5th – 8th Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
8th – 14th Annual Women’s Week
14th – 21st Fantasia Fair 44
26th – 31st Halloween Weekend
NOVEMBER
16th – 18th Mr. New England Leather
24th Annual Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree @Lopes Square
29th – Dec 2nd – Holly Folly
DECEMBER
1st – Holly Folly Stroll
28th – 2nd First Light Provincetown Weekend & Fireworks
* Also, don’t forget about our great deals going on in October – details below!
Don’t Miss the Summer Fun in Ptown!
We can’t believe it is almost August! We love this time of year where the weather is perfect for the beach and every place in town is hopping! Whether you want to check out one of the great shows coming up or just relax and unwind, Ptown is the perfect place to vacation. Check out some upcoming events:
2nd – Home Made Boat Race
11 – 17 – Carnival Week
Ptown in July!
The excitement continues throughout July! With rates as low as $219/night and our perks for booking direct (see below), book now to reserve your room. There is something happening almost every day in town this month with exciting shows, events, and a forecast for the beach. Here are some upcoming events:
7th- 15th Bear Week
17th – 21st Girl Splash
28th – 8/4 Family Week in Provincetown
28th – 8/4 Whale Week