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Carnival 2008 – Wild, Wild West!
August 17 – 23, 2008
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
1PM – 8PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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3PM – 5PM, VIP Party at the BK Wild West Corral, Brass Key, 67 Bradford Street, (VIP Only)
There won’t be any gun slinging here at the the BK Wild West Corral! Instead you’ll find the bar filled with delicious Bacardi libations, Bud Light, Bud Light Lime and light hors d’oeuvres from some of our local eateries (including Bayside Betsy's, Central House Bar & Grill, East End Marketplace, Ptown Parties, and Relish). This exclusive “VIP Passholders” party has become one of the highlights of Carnival.
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"Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" Masked Ball, Boatslip Resort, 161 Commercial St., ($10 in Advance/$15 at the door/VIP)
Kick-off the grand opening of the 30th anniversary of Carnival, dressed in your favorite Western Wear and most decorative mask. Tonight we’ll be crowning the King and Queen of Carnival to reign over Provincetown for the week as it is transformed into the Wild, Wild West! ($250 cash prize each for King and Queen.) We’ll also be featuring a show packed with performers from all over town featuring international recording artist and star of stage, screen, and stand up, Lea Delaria as our emcee.
9PM - 10:30PM: Get into the spirit of the Wild, Wild West with country line dancing (don't worry, we'll teach you if you don't know how!), rides on a mechanical bull, and the King and Queen contest. This year, YOU get to choose who will be crowned the King and Queen of Carnival 2008. They will be paraded in front of you, then, you vote with your contributions to one of our local charities! The King and Queen contestants that raise the most money will be crowned during tonight's show, so, be sure to arrive early!
10:30PM - 12:00AM: In the tradion of Carnival's past, Lea DeLaria will host a show featuring performers from around Provincetown.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
10AM – 2PM, Beach Volley Ball, Locations along the bay (TBD)
Even cowboys and cowgirls need some relaxin’! Create a team of 4 (pre-registration is required) and come on down for the first annual Carnival Beach Volley Ball Tournament. We’ll play today and tomorrow. And, if you’re not playin’ we’ve located the courts conveniently near some of our local waterin’ holes to enjoy your favorite beverages as you watch and cheer on your friends! We want to hear lots of hootin’ and hollerin’! Trophy’s will be awarded to the top teams!
1PM – 6PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
10AM – 5PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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10AM – 2PM, Beach Volley Ball, Locations along the bay (TBD)
We continue the tournament today. Awards celebration immediately following (TBD)
3PM – 5PM, Watership Saloon, Watership Inn, 7 Winthrop Street, ($10/VIP)
The Watership party is a long-standing tradition during Carnival. Plenty o’ Bacardi cocktails, Bud Light, of Bud Light Lime to go around. Come on’ Cowboys, belly on up to the bar!
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5:30PM – 9PM, Wild, Wild West Boat Party, ($20 in advance/$25 at the door/VIP)
Hitch the horses and climb aboard the Provincetown II where, once again, Ptown Parties and Bay State Cruises host DJ Lee Thornhill for a cruise around the harbor. Last year’s party damn near filled the boat! We probably won’t find gold, but, we’ll definitely have a hot, sweaty time! Giddy Up!
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10PM – 1AM, Rawhide Dance Party, A-House, 4 – 6 Masonic Place, ($10/VIP)
Get out your hats & chaps and join Resident DJ David LaSalle with all the A-House Gang for a fabulous Foot Stompin' PBG Benefit.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12PM – 6PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial St.
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12:30PM – 3:00PM, Gold Digger’s Basket Auction and Fashion Show, Enzo, 186 Commercial St. (Free)
You won’t need to pan to prospect for gold here. Instead, you’ll probably spend some! Auction items include vacation stays, merchandise, gift certificates, and more! And, just to add to the fun, we’ve got models to preview clothes from local retailers for men, women, and erotic!
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5:30PM – 9:00PM, Drag Bingo, UUMH, 236 Commercial St.
Drag Bingo has become a tradition of Carnival! And, in keeping with the Wild, Wild West Theme, tickets will go on sale at HIGH NOON, so be prepared to line up early. Come in your favorite Wild, Wild West Drag!
10:30PM – 1AM, Lassos and Lariats Dance Party, Club Purgatory, 9 Carver St. ($5/VIP)
If you haven’t yet hooked that special someone, then stroll on over to Club Purgatory for a night of music by DJ Dave, give-aways, and go-go dancers! Let’s hope they’re not wearing much more than a bandana! MenOver30.com is tonight's sponsor, so, look forward to some extra-special give-aways!
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
12PM – 3PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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3PM – Until We’re Done!, Wild, Wild West! Parade, Commercial Street from East to West (Free)
Everyone loves a parade! And, here in Provincetown, the annual Carnival Parade is the single busiest day of the year and the place to see and be seen! This year’s parade – Wild, Wild West – is sure to be the best yet in celebration of our 30th year! Dozens of floats of all sizes and shapes will travel down Commercial Street starting in the east and working west. Parade Rules. Parade Registration Form.
8PM, Parade Awards Ceremony, Boatslip, 161 Commercial St. (Free)
Categories include, Best Overall Entry ($250), Best Thematic -Large Float ($100), Best Thematic-Small Float ($100), Best Thematic-Walking Entry ($100), Most Musical ($50), Most Original ($50), Most Fun ($50)
10PM – 1AM, Annie Oakley’s Karaoke, Club Purgatory, 9 Carver Street, ($5.00/VIP)
Perhaps “you can’t get a man with a gun!,” but, you can certainly sing a song or two with the infamous Anita Cocktail as she hosts Annie Oakley’s Karaoke. Belly on up to the bar, boys and girls, grab a pint of your favorite brew, and fill the night with song…
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Friday, August 22, 2008
12PM – 2PM, Drag Brunch, Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar, 328 Commercial St., ($10 – benefits Helping Our Women)
Giddy Up, lads and lassies… Mosey on down to the Patio and join Miss Richfield 1981 for a longstanding Ptown tradition. This is one opportunity for you to leave your chaps and boots at home and dress up (we mean heels, dresses, wigs and makeup, boys) and join in! Bring a CD and perform for a great cause (Proceeds benefit Helping Our Women) and win prizes in the raffle.
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1PM – 4PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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2PM – 5PM, Pony Express Inn Stroll, Various Inns, ($25/VIP)
You won’t be delivering any mail, and you won’t be on horseback, but you can hoof it between a series of inns for Bacardi cocktails, Bud Light and Bud Light Lime beer, and vittles from some of our local restaurants. The Inn Stroll has become one of the highlights of Carnival! Eat, drink, and drink some more!
8:30PM, Coco Peru, UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial St., ($25 in advance, $30 at the door - if available.)
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Divine Entertainment and the PBG bring the one-and-only international star of TV, Film, and Stage, Miss Coco Peru to the UU Meeting House to mark her Provincetown debut to help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Carnival in style! And, don't just take our word for it... “Hilarious, inebriating and elegant all at the same time... If there were an award for most girlish and glamorous, funniest, mouthiest diva/icon/trannie/comedian, the inimitable Miss Coco Peru would win hands down.” “Miss Coco is a heavenly hoot... Wry and uncensored, the show is a hilarious exorcism, with music, no less. Hey, that's entertainment.”
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9PM – 1AM, Marshalls and Outlaws Closing Night Party, Paramount at the Crown and Anchor, 247 Commercial St. ($10/VIP)
Saddle yourself up in your best western duds – you know you all have chaps, boots, and bandanas – and two-step on down to the Crown and Anchor for our annual Closing Night Party! You probably won’t be two-steppin’, but you’ll certainly be sweating and dancing on the largest dance floor in Provincetown complete with new lights and sound, as Old-school freestylin' DJ Tony Moran headlines tonight’s event. Tony Moran credits his freestyle background for the pop sensibility he incorporates into his music today. "Playing music that generates a feel-good energy is what I love about being a DJ/mix master," explains Tony. He eschews the strict underground house mentality preferred by many of his contemporaries and instead prefers to impart his remixes and productions with a hook laden commercial appeal that is both radio friendly and dance floor ready. Tony measures a successful dance floor with the number of hands in the air, dancing and singing along. " |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
1PM – 5PM, Carnival Headquarters, Fire House, 258 Commercial Street
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Proceeds from all cover charges benefit the Provincetown Business Guild ensuring that Provincetown remains the premier Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender destination. The PBG produces yearly events, including Carnival, the Cabaret Fest, Meet Your Man, and Holly Folly. We appreciate your support.
