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The 46th Annual Provincetown Carnival August 17-24, 2024

Carnival – created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978 – is Ptown’s original Summer celebration of community, expression, and creativity. The weeklong festival attracts tens of thousands of guests from all over the world to enjoy parties, performances, costume contests and the celebrated Carnival parade. This year’s parade will roll down Commercial Street on Thursday, August 22nd. Start planing now for 2024’s theme: Renaissance + Revolution.

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Recap Carnival 2023

The 45th annual Provincetown Carnival Celebration brought the toys out of the box for it’s 2023 theme: “Land of Toys”.
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Featured Carnival 2023 Events

Sunday August 13th

Feet Over Front Street 5K Run & Walk

Get Carnival week started off on the right foot by sharing some self-love in the form of fresh air, exercise and community right in step with your LGBTQ+ fam.
Sunday August 13th @ 8:30a

Babes & Bois Carnival Pool Party

A historic first-ever Carnival Pool Party for the “queer and sapphically-inclined” hosted at the largest LGBTQ+ & female-owned Inn in Provincetown!
Sunday August 13th @ 12p

Disco Duck Carnival Cruise

The Land of Toys sets sail with music by DJ Andrew Haig & NYC golden-era icon and black trans advocate DJ Lina Bradford.
Sunday August 13th @ 4p

Toy Chest: Carnival Opening Party & Costume Contest @ The Crown & Anchor

Feat. DJs James Anthony & Chris Racine! Plus make sure to enter the costume contest for a chance at $500 and the opportunity to ride on the PBG's Grand Marshal float in the Carnival Parade.
Sunday August 13th @ 10p

Monday August 14th

Malibu: The Brass Key's Annual Carnival Pool Party

Join over 1,000 of the sexiest folks at Carnival for a truly massive, one-of-a-kind experience. Dance the day away under the sun on the gorgeous grounds of the Brass Key Guesthouse with DJ Edil Hernandez and hostess Tadonna as Vintage Barbie in a Sea of Kens!
Monday August 14th @ 1p

Dollz World with Amanda Lepore @ Red Room

NYC club promoter and Red Room bring you a Carnival Monday party you won't forget with performances by your hostess, world famous model, performer., and original club kid- AMANDA LEPORE.
Monday August 14th @ 10p

Tuesday August 15th

Barbie Girl Bingo with Paige Turner @ The Gifford House

Join Paige Turner as your personal Barbie Drag Doll and hostess for fight rounds of Bingo for $40. Great local prizes for each round!
Tuesday August 15th @ 1p

The Watership Inn Carnival Party with Miss Richfield

Carnival's longest running party is back! Celebrated since 1979, spend an afternoon reveling in the Land of Toys with one of Ptown's favorite drag queens.
Tuesday August 15th @ 3p

Tugboat: Official Carnival Dance Party @ The A-House

Calling all sailors & seamen for a commando-only dance party at Provincetown's oldest discoteque!
Tuesday August 15th @ 10p

Wednesday August 16th

Drag Story Hour with Carnival Grand Marshal Jason Carter

The PBG & Provincetown Public Library are proud to welcome the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Carnival Parade, Jason Carter as Monica Moore for a very special Drag Story Hour!
Wednesday August 16th @ 11am

Legend of the Pied: Cat & Mouse @ Provincetown Brewing Company

Provincetown’s famed (and last!) lesbian bar returns to Provincetown for a one-afternoon-only girl-party hosted by Babes & Bois w/ DJ Sam Sewell.
Wednesday August 16th @ 2p

Alyssa Edwards @ Town Hall

The RuPaul's Drag Race All Star & star of Netflix's "Dancing Queen" makes her Provincetown debut at a one-night only Town Hall show.
Wednesday August 16th @ 8:30p

Rainbow Lite-Brite Dance Party @ Red Room

Get yourself a glow up and come twirl on the Red Room dance floor with hostess Miss Conception & DJ Justin Dawson.
Wednesday August 16th @ 10p

Thursday August 17th

45th Annual Carnival Parade

Winding its way down Commercial Street from the Harbor Hotel in the East End to the Coast Guard Station in the West End, this year’s 45th Annual Carnival Parade will again serve as a symbol of Provincetown’s inclusiveness, creativity and diversity with 2023's theme: Land of Toys.
Thursday August 17th @ 3p

Friday August 18th

My Little BRO-NY Beer Fest & Dance Party @ Provincetown Brewing Company

Friendship is magic! Stampede over to the Provincetown Brewing Co. for a Carnival Beer Fest & Dance Party.
Friday August 18th @ 7p

Exit Through the Doll Haus: The Official Carnival Closing Party @ The Crown & Anchor

Close out Carnival 2023: Land of Toys on the dance floor at the Crown & Anchor with DJs TDon Marquis and Chris Racine.
Friday August 18th @ 10p

All Carnival 2023 "Land of Toys" Events

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A Fluid Flow

This fusion of mobility work, spinal waves, vinyasa yoga, and fluid movement unlocks new ranges of motion, cultivates a deep mind-body connection, and revitalizes stagnant energy. …
Saturday August 12th
9:00 am – 10:15 am
The Yoga Joint
333R Commercial Street Unit 1
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Feet Over Front Street 5K – Carnival 2023 Run / Walk

The Provincetown Business Guild and the Provincetown Runners are proud to present the Feet Over Front Street 5K Run / Walk – honoring Commercial Street’s original name – Front Street. This event raises funds for the Provincetown Business Guild, a non-profit membership based organization that markets and promotes Provincetown to the global LGBTQ+ community. …
Sunday August 13th
8:30 am
Harbor Hotel
698 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
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A Fluid Flow

This fusion of mobility work, spinal waves, vinyasa yoga, and fluid movement unlocks new ranges of motion, cultivates a deep mind-body connection, and revitalizes stagnant energy. …
Wednesday August 16th
9:00 am – 10:15 am
The Yoga Joint
333R Commercial Street Unit 1
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Alyssa Edwards at Town Hall: Carnival 2023

Provincetown is excited to welcome Drag Race fan favorite, Alyssa Edwards to Town Hall for the 45th Annual Carnival Celebration! She’s here to frolic with all of you – her favorites – in the Land of Toys.  Join us for a night of comedy, stories and tongue pops like only Alyssa Edwards can offer!  …
Wednesday August 16th
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Town Hall
260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Pound Puppies

Awroo! Calling all pups, handlers, and their admirers, come wag your tails with us for a night that’s sure to make you howl! …
Wednesday August 16th
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Vault @ Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Night of A Thousand Barbies

Hi Barbie! Ptown’s favorite dolls Local Honey and TaDonna are hosting the most deliciously plastic event of Carnival. Join us at the Gifford House on Friday 8/18 to dance the night away while the hottest ken in town DJ Alex Dropo spins some fabulous disco beats. Looks encouraged. CASH PRIZE for best costume!  …
Friday August 18th
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Purgatory at the Gifford House
9 Carver Street
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A Fluid Flow

This fusion of mobility work, spinal waves, vinyasa yoga, and fluid movement unlocks new ranges of motion, cultivates a deep mind-body connection, and revitalizes stagnant energy. …
Saturday August 19th
9:00 am – 10:15 am
The Yoga Joint
333R Commercial Street Unit 1
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More About Carnival

Carnival 2023 Parade Grand Marshal

Jason Carter, aka drag artist Monica Moore from Taunton, MA, will lead the community of floats and parade walkers down Commercial Street.
Learn More About Jason

Recap Carnival 2023

The 45th annual Provincetown Carnival Celebration brought the toys out of the box for it’s 2023 theme: “Land of Toys”.
See Pics

Recap Carnival 2022

More than 100,000 people gathered in Ptown to celebrate Summer & last year's theme: Monsters, Myths & Legends
See Pics

Parade Float Artist & Business Matchmaking Program

After a successful 2022 test pilot, the program will return permanently to facilitate a stronger connection between town’s business & creative communities.
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