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Oct 1

Happy Mates Leather Weekend! Grab your gear and he

Happy Mates Leather Weekend! Grab your gear and head out to the Leather Market at @boatslipresort today or Leather Tea Dance tonight at A House, or hit the late-night events at @onlyatthecrown — to find out the full schedule, just head over to our site up top!

Here’s Mr. Snowbound Leather @cameronpeirce rocking The Vault XL carnival float designed by @guerrettemarc and @lovepaulrizzo_ 🖤

#visitptown #matesleatherweekend #leathercommunity #fetishcommunity #mrsnowbound #vaultxl #ptowncarnival

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Sep 27

Don’t forget to register for this Fall’s Monum

Don’t forget to register for this Fall’s Monumental Yard Sale Oct 8th, 9th, 10th (just think of all the townie treasures that await.) Make sure to clean-house and make room for the new stuff though - check our linktree up top to list your sale ⬆️

#visitptown #monumentalyardsale #fallcleaning #fallinptown #ptownbusinessguild #ptowncommunity #epicyardsale #yardsale #garagesale

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Sep 23

Congratulations to the Tennessee Williams Festival

Congratulations to the Tennessee Williams Festival @twptown on kicking off their run of shows this week! Williams lovers will be ecstatic to hear that not only is the festival back for its 17th annual season this week, but every single production will be penned by the master of American theater himself going up starting yesterday with Streetcar and ending Sunday with Magic Tower. To find out the full schedule of shows and to purchase tickets/passes click on our blog link up top 🆙🔝

Thank you to all participating venues for helping to support the productions of one of Ptown’s greatest historical treasures: @womrwfmr @onlyatthecrown @ptownfilm @boatslipresort @theshipwrecklounge @fineartsworkcenter

As they say in the biz - BREAK LEGS😉

#ptownbusinessguild #twptown #tennesseewilliams #ptownartists #visitptown #williamsfestival

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Sep 19

Flashback to @toddalsup tearing it up as LEGEND @g

Flashback to @toddalsup tearing it up as LEGEND @georgemofficial on the @titosvodka float at the parade (and taking home Best Musical Float 🏆)

Thanks to Tito’s for working with our incredible local talent this year, and be sure to catch one of Todd’s last performances of Freedom either Saturday Sept 24 or Friday Sept 30 at @onlyatthecrown

#visitptown #ptowncarnival #georgemichael #freedom #monstersmythsandlegends #lovetitos #titosvodka #titos #ptowncarnival2022

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Sep 16

Did you know Provincetown Gym is the oldest, conti

Did you know Provincetown Gym is the oldest, continually run gym on Cape Cod? Major congratulations to departing longtime owner Dave Bedard @dave.bedard for more than 20 years at the helm there, and high-fives and hugs to new co-owners Joey LeBlanc @jlbptown and Brian Becker who plan to carry the staple’s legacy forward!

Provincetown is grateful for its health and wellness businesses that support the well-being of our community and visitors alike, we appreciate you and your staffs 💪🧘🏽‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

#visitptown #ptowngym #healthandwellness #capecodhealthandfitness #capecodgyms #ptownie #ptownmagazine #ptownbusinessguild

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Sep 15

Not only is Trans Week - The Original Fantasia Fai

Not only is Trans Week - The Original Fantasia Fair - Provincetown’s longest-running theme week, but this historic town-wide event, ‘part learning experience, part social gathering, part reunion,’ is the longest running transgender event in the WORLD, and has served as a model for subsequent trans events since its inaugural year in 1975 (outdating even the Provincetown Business Guild’s inception in 1978!)

The Provincetown community is proud to host such an historic event that has spanned generations and helped to edify the lives of thousands of trans and gender non-conforming members, hand in hand with the evolution of the rest of LGBTQ+ Provincetown.

To REGISTER, VOLUNTEER or DONATE just head over to our full blog post on trans week - link up top!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #transweek #transweekptown #fantasiafair #transweek2022 #translivesmatter #ptownpride #ptownie #ptownmagazine

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Sep 13

Congratulations to friend and Provincetown communi

Congratulations to friend and Provincetown community member Murray Bartlett @murray.bartlett on his MAJOR win last night, snagging Best Supporting Actor at the Emmys for his role in HBO’s ‘White Lotus.’ Your Ptown family loves you back (and thank you for waving the Ptown banner so high last night!)

Not only has Murray long been a creative & tastemaker shaping LGBTQ+ culture at a global level, but he also participates in all spheres of local culture and works to lift the Provincetown community, joining in a long tradition of a queer icons like John Waters, Tennessee Williams, etc. Here are a few recent moments of Murray on the very first episode of @wakeupinptown as well as walking in @mommaleecurtis fashion show last month.

Hope you’re on cloud 9 today Murray. Well deserved.

#visitptown #ptownicons #ptownie #ptownculture #wakeupinptown #murraybartlett #emmyawards #bestsupportingactor #queericon #queerceleb #lgbtcelebrities #ptownbusinessguild

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Sep 13

What an fabulous night of collaboration, community

What an fabulous night of collaboration, community and good local eats at the annual Outer Cape Chambers and Cape Cod Chamber Business After Hours! Thank you to our hosts at the @thepilgrimmonument and @thecoopbank plus @capecodyoungprofessionals , and special thanks to PBG members @thecanteenptown and @perfectpicnicptown who showed off on Provincetown’s behalf for all the friends and business members of @easthamchamber , @wellfleetchamber , @truro.chamber , @ptownchamber , @capecodchamber and, yours truly, the PBG!

Thank you for bringing us all together for this annual event!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #ptownchamber #capecodchamberofcommerce #easthamchamberofcommerce #wellfleetchamber #trurochamber #ptownmonument

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Sep 11

It’s dahlia season, dahlings, and Second Summer

It’s dahlia season, dahlings, and Second Summer boasts some of Provincetown’s most stunning blossoms 🌸

Ora and her husband - who both work at @coastalstudiesptown - sell these “big floofers” roadside from their home off Bradford just past @ptowntheater as a seasonal hobby (the vases are free!) Just another beautiful community contribution 🙏

#visitptown #secondsummer #ptownbusinessguild #dahlia #dahliaseason #ptowngardens #ptownie #ptownmagazine #communityservice #towniesummer #fallinptown

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Sep 7

The PBG would like to thank Ginny Binder, whose mo

The PBG would like to thank Ginny Binder, whose mother owned the original Pied Piper - Provincetown’s iconic lesbian hang - for allowing us invoke the legendary name and throw a killer dance party with so many of the women who made that scene special 🐭🍸

FYI This crew knows how to have THE GREATEST TIME - the energy in the PBC taproom was just so happy. Thank you for showing up to party, and thank you for helping the PBG to contribute another $716 to the over $12k we’ve been able to raise for Womencrafts @womencrafts this season!

We have more women’s events in store for the Fall, but make sure to keep Dyke Dock bumping in the taproom in the meantime - their next party is in October, deets at @dykedock 🦈

Thank you to our hosts and the staff at @ptownbrewingco 🍺 and to @ldukeofficial for the beats 🎶

#visitptown #ptowncarnival #monstersmythsandlegends #ptowncarnival2022 #legendofthepiedpiper #piedpiperbar #theclubptown #lesbianbar #lesbiannightlife

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Aug 30

The PBG would like to thank the incredible list of

The PBG would like to thank the incredible list of volunteers and folks that poured their time and energies into Provincetown’s 44th annual carnival & parade. THANK YOU for helping us to maintain the legacy of a safe and thrilling week-long celebration that makes the Provincetown community and our LGBTQ+ family proud! It truly takes a VILLAGE to make a LEGEND, so please know how integral and appreciated you have been for your support of a not-for-profit with only two full-time staff members.

Special thanks go out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Elyce Rivera @elycerivera our admin support Brad Mitchell @leggo__the__ego and our Parade Coordinator (your very own Town Crier) Daniel Llata Gomez @luckystraggler (as well as his husband Billy for running our judges booth!)

The PBG needs nearly 100 volunteers to safely bring the parade to our streets - so we hope you’ll consider joining us for next year’s Land of Toys, or additional PBG events throughout the year. Visit our linktree above to sign-up and join the volunteer crew!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #ptownvolunteers #carnival2022 #monstersmythsandlegends #volunteerptown #ptownvolunteer #carnivalvolunteer

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Aug 24

In an effort to elevate the creative of this year’s Carnival Parade, pay homage to Provincetown’s history as an artist commune, and, most importantly, support local artists by getting them paid, the PBG piloted our first ever Carnival Artist Matchmaking Program. Did you notice these incredible floats in the lineup??

Bay State Cruise Co. @provincetownfastferry > Benjamin Grohsgal @meat_market & Charlie Simas @charlie_browntown (Winner Best Small Float)

Crown & Anchor (The Vault) @onlyatthecrown > Marc Guerrette @guerrettemarc & Paul Rizzo @lovepaulrizzo_

Linchris @linchrishotels > Izzy Berdan @izzyberdan

Provincetown Business Guild > Josh Wilmoth @joshmoths & Alex Sprague @sirerainbow (Winner Best Artist Matchmaking Float)

This year, the PBG paired four teams of local artists with four local businesses – the artists supplied their brains and talents, and the PBG provided logistics in terms trailers, trucks, drivers, etc. – and the results were show-stopping. We plan to scale this program further next year, so if your business wants to support local artists and have presence in the parade, we will have options for you across categories from self-propelled, small, and large floats to accommodate for budget and scale.

THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TALENT THIS YEAR. We are wildly grateful.

Additional thanks go to Del Mar Vacations @staydelmar and Tyler Rost and Kelli for coordinating.

Finally, thank you to PJ Wilson and @wilsonpj3 Stephen Walker @stephenwalkerinfo owners of @thebradfordptown for planting the seed for this program. We plan to grow it!

#visitptown #ptowncarnival #carnival2022 #monstersmythsandlegens #artistmatchmakingprogram #ptownartists

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Aug 20

Winners of the 44th Annual Carnival Parade Awards

Winners of the 44th Annual Carnival Parade Awards Announced BELOW!

The Provincetown community is littered with WILDLY TALENTED ARTISTS. It was so exciting to see this reflected in the 60+ beautiful, clever, freaky, sexy, silly, and fun parade entries roll through our town under sunny skies to roaring crowds.

As is annual tradition, awards were given in multiple categories for creativity and artistic expression. Congratulations to everyone involved – thank you for making the parade so beautiful - but especially to our honorees below! The PBG will be granting certificates to you for Townie Bragging Rights and a limited number of VIP Passes to each contingent for Carnival 2023, Land of Toys!

BEST SMALL FLOAT Bay State Cruise Co, created by Benjamin Weinryb Grohsgal & Charlie Simas

BEST MUSICAL ENTRY Todd Alsup (performing from his Freedom show at @onlyatthecrown ) aboard the Tito’s Handmade Vodka float @titosvodka

BEST WALKING ENTRY Jonos Bogre

BEST OVERALL ENTRY Rachel Memorial Float

BEST SELF-PROPELLED ENTRY Peter Pan in Neverland

BEST LARGE FLOAT Kalmar Village

MOST QUEER FLOAT Bitch/Witch/Womencrafts

BEST ARTIST-MATCHMAKING Josh Wilmoth & Alex Sprague

A special thank you goes out to Daniel Gomez-Lllata @luckystraggler and Billy Sullivan for their helping in organizing the parade as well the parade’s esteemed judges (listed below)

* Raúl Esparza @rauleesparza
* Gaston Lacombe @gastonlacombe
* Anne Stott @theannestott
* Kenn Freed
* Mony Falcone

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #carnival2022 #monstersmythsandlegends #bestfloats

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Aug 19

SWIPE RIGHT TO SEE NEXT YEAR’S CARNIVAL THEME!

SWIPE RIGHT TO SEE NEXT YEAR’S CARNIVAL THEME!

Yesterday’s return of Provincetown’s Annual Carnival Parade was TRULY LEGENDARY, ABSOLUTELY MONSTROUS, AND SURELY THE STUFF OF MYTHS!! What an incredible day yesterday of LGBTQ+ celebration, community, costumes, tomfoolery, glitter, glam and love…

Thank you to EVERYONE who showed up to experience or contribute to Cape Cod’s largest event for the first time in three year’s! We are truly grateful for the shining beacon of queerness the people of Provincetown and our businesses produce and support together as THE event of the season. In 1978 the parade was incepted by the PBG to help welcome our LGBTQ+ family to our streets, and oh Mary, they came is droves.

Thanks you to our incredible Carnival 2022 sponsors and partners - your support is invaluable @grindr and @titosvodka

Thank you @onlyatthecrown @seamensbank @provincetownfastferry @boatslipresort @ptownbrewingco @brasskeyptown @capecodfive @ptowntourism @krakenrum @staydelmar

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Aug 17

Our 2022 Grand Marsha @mxviv rolled into town last

Our 2022 Grand Marsha @mxviv rolled into town last night and served up a sneak-preview number tonight’s Town Hall show along with @nathanncarrera to a sold-out audience at Provincetown Follies at @onlyatthecrown – DO NOT miss on seeing the queen of cabaret in her Town Hall premier tonight at 8:30PM 💎

Ptown.org/Carnival

We can’t for our next dose of Auntie Glam - see you tonight, kiddos…

Described as “the best cabaret artist of their generation” and a “tornado of art and activism,” those who have seen this trans icon on the Broadway stage, on screen (Shortbus, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Sunset Stories,) television (High Maintenance, Difficult People, The Get Down), or at the nightclub/cabaret solo and as the immortal Kiki DuRane with Kiki & Herb, KNOW how they hold court, have the capability to transform audiences with their words, and have for many years shaped queer culture through activism and artistry — #GlamourIsResistance

We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate such a legend along with her incredible band Nath Ann Carrera @nathanncarrera , Claudia Chopek @chopes26 and Matt Ray @mattraymusic — we hope you’ll join us 🎀

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #mxjustinvivianbond #queercabaret #cabaret #nyccabaret #kikiandherb #transicon #transactivism #ptowncarnival #monstersmythsandlegends

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Aug 16

There are only a FEW seats left at the legendary P

There are only a FEW seats left at the legendary Provincetown Follies (the gayest show in town!) tonight at 10PM at @onlyatthecrown - BOOK NOW at onlyatthecrown.com

Our 2022 Grand Marshal and Carnival Headliner Mx Justin Vivian Bond @mxviv will now be making a SNEAK cameo appearance tonight (along with the gorgeously talented Nath Ann Carrera @nathanncarrera ) In addition to your Auntie Glam you will get a FULL dose of local celebrity talent including Jon Richardson @jonrichardsonmusic , Joao Santos @itsnotjohn , Yoli Mayor @yolimayor , Todd Alsup @toddalsup , Mackenzie @itsjustmackenzie , Qya Cristál @qyacristal and MORE!

FOR TICKET HOLDERS: We were hoping to present Provincetown Follies tonight on our outdoor stage, however, with predicted weather we have decided to move the show to The Paramount. This does mean the show will begin at approximately 10:15. However, we invite you to stay out of the rain and enjoy a pre show cocktail in The Wave Bar with Bright Light Bright Light! See you tonight, hope you’re ready for the ‘gayest show in town!’

Photo @shann_of_funland at @washashorefest

#visitptown #onlyatthecrown #provincetownfollies #qyacristal #carnival2022 #washashorefestival #treadwellgallery #shanntreadwell

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Aug 15

UPDATE: This party is 🔥 THE BRASS KEY POOL PA

UPDATE: This party is 🔥

THE BRASS KEY POOL PARTY HAS SOLD OUT! In just a few minutes 1,000 sexy, speedo-clad Carnival-goers will spend this GORGEOUS day outside partying in the sunshine at The Myth of Medusa Pool Party - say hi to @trentonducati and his bevy of bathing beauties 💪🏼

Make sure you don’t miss out on remaining Carnival events by not booking in advance. Most events are already sold out, so come correct by booking now at Ptown.org/Carnival

Thanks to the incredible staff and leadership at @brasskeyptown and @theshipwrecklounge for helping us to bring back this iconic legacy event ☀️

Make sure to look for our sponsors at the party today, High Noon, PBC, Just for Fans, Squirt, StreamMen, Cybersocket.

#visitptown #epicpoolparty #carnivalptown #ptownbusinessguild #trentonducati #brasskeyguesthouse

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Aug 15

THE BRASS KEY POOL PARTY HAS SOLD OUT! In just a f

THE BRASS KEY POOL PARTY HAS SOLD OUT! In just a few minutes 1,000 sexy, speedo-clad Carnival-goers will spend this GORGEOUS day outside partying in the sunshine at The Myth of Medusa Pool Party - say hi to @trentonducati and his bevy of bathing beauties 💪🏼

Make sure you don’t miss out on remaining Carnival events by not booking in advance. Most events are already sold out, so come correct by booking now at Ptown.org/Carnival

Thanks to the incredible staff and leadership at @brasskeyptown and @theshipwrecklounge for helping us to bring back this iconic legacy event ☀️

Make sure to look for our sponsors at the party today, High Noon, PBC, Just for Fans, Squirt, StreamMen, Cybersocket.

#visitptown #epicpoolparty #carnivalptown #ptownbusinessguild #trentonducati #brasskeyguesthouse

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Aug 15

Check out the line for our SOLD OUT 800-person, fl

Check out the line for our SOLD OUT 800-person, floating disco the Let’s Get KRAKEN Carnival Cruise with @brightlightx2 @djdawsonnyc on @provincetownfastferry 💜

Don’t miss out on the rest of the week and BOOK NOW @ Ptown.org/Carnival

See you at Miss Swamp Thang opening party at @onlyatthecrown tonight at 10PM feat. @djjamesanthony - costume contest at 11PM!

Thanks to our event sponsors @grindr @titosvodka @provincetownfastferry @krakenrum @proximogroup @washashorefest @ptownbrewingco

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #brightlightbrightlight #djdawson #carnival2022

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Aug 14

Monsters, Myths & Legends: Carnival 2022 has begun

Monsters, Myths & Legends: Carnival 2022 has begun! Town is packed and Provincetown is ready to welcome you! With three big events this Sunday, August 14th alone, you can join us for the Feet Over Front Street 5K in the morning, the Let's Get Kraken Cruise at 4pm, and the Miss Swamp Thing Pageant at 10pm! Get your tickets and all the details now at Ptown.org/Carnival #provincetown #capecod #lgbtq+ #queer #gaycation #carnival2022

WHAT’S OPEN FOR FIRST LIGHT

STAY

EAT

SHOP

GALLERIES

ACTIVITIES

Fine Arts Work Center
Provincetown Art Association and Museum Members’ Open: Small Works exhibition features original artwork perfect for a special gift
The Bike Shack
The Canteen Holiday Market
Waters Edge Cinema

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

A+Weddings/Vernon Diannah Porter
Cape Cod 5
Dan McKeon Photography
Droning Provincetown
Monument Barbershop
Mussel Beach
Namaste Spa
Outer Cape Health Services
Provincetown Commons
Provincetown Dental Arts
Provincetown Gym
Provincetown Magazine
Seamen’s Bank
Seashore Point Rehab Center
Snip Salon
Song of Myself Photography
TD Bank
testNtreat @Outer Cape Health Services provides no-cost access to STI testing and TREATMENT, PrEP or PEP access; Urgent Care at Outer Cape Health Services available during all open hours
Weddings by Design
West End Salon