LGBTQ+
For almost a century, gay and lesbian travelers have made Provincetown a destination.
For almost a century, gay and lesbian travelers have made Provincetown a destination. Here, 60 miles from the mainland, they found a bohemian culture that embraced them—and they embraced the Town right back. Today, this colorful tip of the Cape continues to draw its energy and spirit from members of the LGBTQ+ community who come here year after year, some for the first time, and many who stopped counting long ago.
Year-Round Celebrations, Parades, and Festivals
LGBTQ+ Events
There’s nothing like an LGBTQ+ event to make Provincetown’s streets teem from coast to coast. Celebrations like Carnival in August attract some 90,000 people, especially for the flamboyant parade down Commercial Street. In Provincetown, gay and lesbian events go all summer long, but you don’t have to be here between Memorial Day and Labor Day to experience some color. Come in May for Single Women’s Weekend. Come in October for Fantasia Fair. And definitely come in December to see Santas racing down Commercial Street in itty-bitty swimsuits.
2023
MEMDAY Weekend Women’s Festival
2023
Womxn of Color Weekend
2023
Frolic – Men of Color Weekend
2023
Revolution: Independence Week
2023
Bear Week
2023
Girl Splash
2023
Family Week
2023
Provincetown Carnival
2023
36th Swim for Life & Annual Flotilla
2023
International Women’s Flag Football Tournament
2023
Mates Leather Weekend
2023
Washashore Music & Arts Festival
2023
Women’s Week
2023
TransWeek
2023
Halloween Weekend & Spooky Bear
2023
Mr. New England Leather
2023
Holly Folly
2023 - 2024
