Reindeer fly into Provincetown for Holly Folly.
Category: Festivals
74th Annual Portuguese Festival
Flags are flying as the town readies for the 74th annual Portuguese Festival. Though there won’t be a parade, celebrations begin on Thursday and the Blessing of the Fleet is set for Sunday.
Provincetown Events in April 2021
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens – visit one of the main attractions in Provincetown with stunning views of the entire area! You can find out more and buy tickets here.
Whale Watch Season Begins – one of the top attractions on the Cape is whale watching and there is no better place than in the Provincetown area. Find out more with Dolphin Fleet.
Patriot’s Day – Celebrate your favorite Boston holiday with some time down on the Cape to enjoy the great outdoors and all that Provincetown has to offer.
Gays for Patsy – a weekend of fun and dancing in Provincetown!
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.
Pilgrim Monument Lighting
As is tradition each year, we recently experienced the annual lighting of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. This year was extra special, however, as it celebrated the 400 year anniversary of the Pilgrim’s landing in Ptown. As their website states: “We illuminate the monument for everyone who needs a little light and love. As a beacon of tolerance and hope for over 100 years, we honor those throughout our world who do not enjoy the acceptance and peace we are thankful for.”
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?
Cape Colony Inn at Provincetown Carnival 2018!
We had so much fun in the parade again this year! With about 100,000 people in town, Carnival is a huge celebration and the parade is the center of the fun! Check out our Cape Colony Inn group marching in the parade!
[Video] Stunning Recap of 2016 Season in Provincetown
We wanted to share this stunning video that Cape Colony Inn had produced this season featuring all the activities people love about Ptown. We brought in a video team as well as drone footage to product this video that highlights Carnival, seashore activities, nightlife, and more. We would love for you to share it and let us know what you think!
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8 October Events You Do NOT Want to Miss in Ptown!
October is SUCH a great time in Provincetown with TONS to do! From Columbus Day to Halloween festivities, there are tons of reasons to head to Ptown for a long weekend or week getaway. Here are 8 events that we love during the month of October:
1. Monumental Yard Sale Weekend
October 9 – 12: Shops around time offer some great “end of season” deals and residents open their doors so you can hunt for some hidden treasures! Find out more.
2. Women’s Week
October 12 – 18: There are so many great festivities and entertainers that hit Ptown for Women’s Week each year and this year is no different! Check it out.
3. Fantasia Fair
Oct 18 – 25 : The longest running annual conference in the transgender world, this event features workshops, seminars, and entertainment. Find out more.
4. Provincetown Roundup
Oct 21 – 25: Serenity by the Sea Provincetown celebrates another year of recovery, unity, and service for the LGBT&Q community during this annual event. Learn more.
5. Masquerade Ball
Oct 31: Heaven or Hell is a wild, no-holds-barred night of energetic dancing, deadly music and menacing encounters all tied together with MoonMaxx Entertainers tempting you with the age-old battle of good versus evil! Get tickets.
6. Spooky Bear Weekend
Oct 30 – Nov 1: Annual Spooky Bear weekend features fun activities all weekend! Find out more!
7. Halloween Weekend w/ Kid’s Parade
Oct 30 – Nov 1: Families flock to Provincetown for Halloween each year for the fabulous kid’s parade and trick-or-treating! Check out your favorite restaurant or shop to see what they are doing! And stop by the front desk at Cape Colony Inn for a treat!
8. Dead Silence
October: Throughout the entire month, you can check out this superb theater attraction benefiting Provincetown Public Library! Find out more.
