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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.

May
25 - 29
2023

MEMDAY Weekend Women’s Festival

May 25-29, 2023 A beautiful weekend, full of beautiful people. Explore Ptown with thousands of…
Jun
2 - 4
2023

Provincetown PRIDE

Provincetown Pride – the name says it all. This annual Pride…
Jan - Apr
6
2023

Womxn of Color Weekend

Provincetown’s Womxn of Color Weekend will be a weekend celebration of pride and diversity for LGBTQ+ women of…
Jun
15 - 19
2023

Frolic – Men of Color Weekend

  “FROLIC Weekend (also known as Men Of Color Weekend) is an annual event that happens every Juneteenth…
Jul
1 - 8
2023

Revolution: Independence Week

Join the Party! REVOLUTION: Independence Week, Provincetown’s renowned 4th of July Circuit Party week features a line-up of international…
Jul
8 - 15
2023

Bear Week

Provincetown Bear Week is the largest gathering of bears in the world. Tens of thousands come to Provincetown…
Jul
19 - 23
2023

Girl Splash

For updates on Girlsplash 2022 please visit Girl Splash Provincetown or visit their facebook…
Jul
22 - 29
2023

Family Week

Provincetown’s Family Week is the biggest gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world. The annual event features…
Aug
12 - 19
2023

Provincetown Carnival

Carnival – created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978 – is Ptown’s original Summer celebration of community, expression,…
Sep
9
2023

36th Swim for Life & Annual Flotilla

Register now for the 36th Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla! When people gather with…
Sep
15 - 18
2023

International Women’s Flag Football Tournament

IWFFA is a the International Women’s Flag Football Association! This is an opportunity for local women and traveling teams compete…
Sep - Nov
28 - 2
2023

Mates Leather Weekend

Mates Leather Weekend, an event that brings together people who are looking to socialize…
Oct
6 - 9
2023

Washashore Music & Arts Festival

Provincetown Brewing Co.’s “Washashore Music & Arts Festival” is an annual gathering celebrating the union of live music, good beer,…
Oct
6 - 15
2023

Women’s Week

Please visit Provincetown For Women for the most up-to-date information on Women’s Week 2023.  Info can also…
Oct
15 - 22
2023

TransWeek

Save the Date!  FanFair 2023 is scheduled for October 15th – 22th!  Please visit their Facebook…
Oct
27 - 29
2023

Halloween Weekend & Spooky Bear

Halloween in Provincetown overlaps with Spooky Bear Weekend, which includes themed parties, a shows and…
Nov
17 - 19
2023

Mr. New England Leather

Come see the annual pageant to crown Mr. New England Leather 2024! In addition to the competition and the following…
Dec
1 - 3
2023

Holly Folly

Start planning your vacation for Holly Folly 2023! Please visit ptown.org or the Provincetown Business Guild’s…
Dec - Jan
28 - 1
2023 - 2024

First Light Provincetown

Slay your way into the New Year! Please visit ptown.org or the Provincetown Business Guild’s…
“Everyone has a place here. You have the freedom to hold anyone’s hand. There is an experience you can have here that you can’t have anywhere else.”