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Provincetown’s Holly Folly Celebration: Making Your Holidays ‘Mary’ and Gay!

December 14, 2022

Events & Happenings, In Season Now, News from the PBG

The nation’s original LGBTQ+ Holiday Celebration, Holly Folly, first began in 1997 as an opportunity to gather and celebrate the Holiday season with our chosen family in Provincetown. In 2022 we celebrated its 25 Year Anniversary from December 2nd - 4th.

Cheers to Holly Folly!

The nation’s original LGBTQ+ Holiday Celebration, Holly Folly, first began in 1997 as an opportunity to gather and celebrate the Holiday season with our chosen family in Provincetown. In 2022 we celebrated its 25 Year Anniversary from December 2nd – 4th.

With so much to offer during the Holidays, our queer community travels from far and wide to enjoy great performance art, fine dining and holiday shopping experiences from the truly unique shops, boutiques and galleries that line Commercial Street.

Learn more about Holly Folly by scrolling down to learn more about all the fun that was had in 2022!

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us in Provincetown next year; December 1- 3, 2023

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May 25

We need your help to make Provincetown's 6th Annua

We need your help to make Provincetown's 6th Annual Pride a fabulous experience for the Full Spectrum of our visiting LGBTQ+ community! Support the PBG's efforts by volunteering for the Town Hall Queer Comedy Showcase, Pride Rally on the Town Hall Steps, Feet Over Front Street 5k, and more fun events! All volunteers will receive tickets to the Town Hall show and complimentary entry into one other Pride event.

Check out the link in our linktree to sign up and have a good time with us 🌈

#ptownpride #volunteers #ptownvolunteers #pridesupport #ptowncommunity

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May 23

Congratulations to new business owner + PBG member

Congratulations to new business owner + PBG member Joe Bruno @joebruno37 on the official grand opening of Bruno’s Chop Shop @brunoschopshop this past weekend - thx in advance for keeping Provincetown looking good 💇‍♂️✨ Bookings available now!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #brunoschopshop #barber #ptownbarber #modernbarber #ptownbusinesses #lgbtbusinesses

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May 21

The PBG would like to share our condolences for th

The PBG would like to share our condolences for the friends, family and community of John Burrows, the founder and organizer of Provincetown Bears & Provincetown Bear Week, who unexpectedly passed away yesterday.

Provincetown Bear Week was started by John and the men of Provincetown Bears nearly 25 years ago. Within a very short period of time it has grown into one of the largest weeks in the town’s summer event schedule, and the largest gathering of bears in the world. The Provincetown community and the bear community owe John a great debt of gratitude for building a space and culture that has brought so many visitors joy and acceptance, and helped to define bear culture 🖤🧡🤎

Provincetown plans to ‘gay it forward’ and help maintain the culture John built along with the many other friends and creators surrounding Bear Week.

Here’s a photo shared by John’s loved ones early-on in Bear Weeks growth in 2001.

#bearweek #bearweekptown #ptownbusinessguild #visitptown #rip #bearculture #bearnews #condolences

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May 20

Monumental Sale kicks off today through Sunday on

Monumental Sale kicks off today through Sunday on lawns and in retail shops!! Buy, sell or trade your treasures all over Provincetown.

Check out the full list of registered listings in our linktree up top!

#monumentalsale #visitptown #ptownbusinesses #ptownbusinessguild #ptownshopping

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May 16

ATTENTION: Ferry service is BACK! Both our partner

ATTENTION: Ferry service is BACK! Both our partners at Bay State Cruise Co. @provincetownfastferry and Boston Harbor City Cruises @citycruises have resumed service TODAY, so book your travel now ⛴

ALSO - if you’re thinking of coming to Provincetown Pride this June 2-4 , Boston Harbor City Cruises is now offering some incredible discounts to help celebrate our Pride visitors:

⛴ 15%-off crossing discount for ALL Pride passengers with discount code “PridePtown15”
⛴ 50%-off crossing discount for passengers 25-and-under with discount code “23Pride50”

Thank you to our friends at BHCC @citycruises for helping us to provide improved accessibility for younger folks who’d like to come experience Provincetown Pride for the day, or for the weekend. Please join us!! To receive the 25-and-under discount folks must present a valid proof of age prior to boarding. Both discounts apply for bookings June 1-5.

Visit Ptown.org/ferries to check out seasonal ferry schedules from both providers side-by-side and book now 🎟️

If you’re lucky you’ll get the gorgeous @qyacristal stunting on the bow on your summer crossing 🌬️

#visitptown #ptownpride #ptownferry #ptownfastferry #bostonharborcitycruises #baystatecruisecompany #ptownvisitors #pridediscount

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May 9

Don’t forget to get out and VOTE on the gorgeous

Don’t forget to get out and VOTE on the gorgeous spring day in today’s Town Election! The polls at Town Hall are open from until 7PM.

Remember - every time the ballot box bell rings, an angel of democracy gets its wings! Thank you to Sherry for cranking these in, and to all those supporting the polls today at Town Hall.

#ptownbusinessguild #ptowngovernment #ptownselectboard #ptowntownhall #ptownelection #provincetown #visitptown

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May 6

HAPPY FIRST TEA OF THE SEASON @boatslipresort 🌈

HAPPY FIRST TEA OF THE SEASON @boatslipresort 🌈 🤸🏾‍♀️

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #firsttea #boatslip #ptownie #ptownlewks🔥🔥🔥

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May 5

Major congratulations to new @gifford_house owner

Major congratulations to new @gifford_house owner Steve Azar @stevazar for cracking doors to the public for the first time during yesterday’s soft opening for Porch Bar. (Walking into the space felt like seeing a favorite Townie you’ve missed all winter long - in a sexy new pair of jeans.) We’re grateful for all the work going into one of Provincetown’s most historic spaces, and would also like to express our gratitude for the stewardship of Jim Foss who owned and ran the property for nearly 30 years, and was also a longtime supporter of the PBG 🙏

Thankfully, we have a lot to look forward to in the ways of the continued gay-entertainment tradition Gifford is known for with another local, LGBTQ+ owner…

🌸 Porch Bar is now open NIGHTLY starting tomorrow (Friday!) at 5PM
😈 The club formerly known as Purgatory will be shortly resurrected!!
👷‍♀️The 33-room hotel has almost finished a full transformation (reservations have been open.)
🎹 And we hear there’s much more to come with the coming lounge and events space!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #giffordhouse #porchbar #clubpurgatory #ptownbusinesses #ptownlodging #ptownclubs #ptownightlife #ptownie #ptownlocals #lgbtqspaces #queerspaces

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May 3

Provincetown’s Sixth Annual Pride is officially

Provincetown’s Sixth Annual Pride is officially ONE month away!!! 🌈

Check out the ever-growing list of of events and activities offered by Provincetown to our LGBTQ+ family coming this June 2-4 at Ptown.org/pride

Don’t see your event? Reach out to us to find out how you can use our self-serve calendar tool to upload new events and offerings for Pride Weekend!

#visitptown #ptownpride #provincetownbusinessguild #newprides #lgbtqpride #queerpride #pride #ptown #summerinptown #ptownvacation #celebratepride #pridemonth

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Apr 27

Here’s a sneak peek at the refresher going on ri

Here’s a sneak peek at the refresher going on right now at one of our other new members at The Ellery Hotel @theelleryhotel ✨ Did you know that while women account for 70% of the hospitality industry workforce, they only account for 11% of ownership? We’re excited to welcome another female owned & operated lodger like The Ellery to Provincetown.

Make sure to pop by and say hello to the folks making it all happen over there like Jillian and Tommy after they opened on May 11th, or if you’re planning a visit bookings are open and available now online.

#visitptown #newmembers #theelleryhotel #ptownbusinessguild #ptownlodging #boutiquehotels #newboutiquehotels

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Apr 26

Come laugh your ass off at the crowned, queer-jewe

Come laugh your ass off at the crowned, queer-jewel of Provincetown's 6th Annual Pride Weekend during our Second-Annual Queer Comedy Showcase at Town Hall Saturday June 3rd at 8PM. Early-bird tix start as LOW AS $25 BUCKS Y’ALL, SO GRAB ‘EM RN.

Cast Includes…
    •    Sureni Weerasekera @sureni
    •    Jared Goldstein @heyjaredhey
    •    Maddie Wiener @maddietwiener
    •    Hosted by Ptown’s own Austin Tyler 🤘 @theaustintylerhorrorshow

The schedule for events for Provincetown Pride is filling up right now on Ptown.org/Pride with parties, shows, the rally at Town Hall and more… link up-top to plan your Provincetown Pride right now!

This event is made possible thanks to support from our good friends at Tito's , Levi's, Gilead and AHA! 🌈

#visitptown #ptownpride #queercomedyshowcase #ptown #provincetown

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Apr 23

Congratulations to new Provincetown business owner

Congratulations to new Provincetown business owner William Merrell @brooklyn_bae_b_cakes on yesterday’s soft-opening of Heavy Petal Provincetown @heavy_petal_ptown - be sure to swing by to check out the freshly-outfitted space, chic arrangements and more this season. Petal to the metal 🖤

More new Provincetown businesses and PBG members coming down the line!

#ptownbusinessguild #visitptown #heavypetalptown #florist #supportqueerbusiness #supportlgbtbusinesses #ptown #ptownlocals #ptownbusinessowners

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Apr 20

HAPPY 420 PTOWN 🌱 The high-holiday is here, and

HAPPY 420 PTOWN 🌱 The high-holiday is here, and the folks at B/Well @bwell.life , Hennep @shophennep and Haven @haven_cannabis are waiting with smiles, specials and all the alfalfa-accouterment your little green hearts could desire…

After you patronize (and cannabize) make sure to hit up special HOTBOX events at @onlyathecrown including special Munchie Menu and the return of Mackenzie’s @itsjustmackenzie 420 special - Legend of the Ganja Goddesses, OR just come to enjoy the beautiful buds of springtime in Provincetown. We 💚 and support our beautifully budding cannabis industry!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #420 #highholiday #ptowntourism #cannabisindustry #springinprovincetown

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Apr 1

Please reach out, show some love and say thank you

Please reach out, show some love and say thank you to any/all trans individuals in your community (today and any day, but especially nowadays…) Thank you to Mx Justin Vivian Bond @mxviv for all your advocacy and for carrying a torch for many communities, and in Provincetown as our first trans grand marshal 🎉

We love our trans visitors and the trans members of our local community. You are safe and welcome here always. Thank you for being you.

“Today, we show millions of transgender and nonbinary Americans that we see them, they belong, and they should be treated with dignity and respect. Their courage has given countless others strength, but no one should have to be brave just to be themselves. Every American deserves that freedom.”

#biden #transremembranceday #visitptown #lgbtqfamily #queerfamily #queerlove #protecttranskids #ptown

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Mar 24

Dear Provincetown Voters: Just a quick reminder fr

Dear Provincetown Voters: Just a quick reminder from Senator Julian Cyr @juliancyr & Michelle (aka @qyacristal ) to stay civically engaged and participate Provincetown’s upcoming Town Meeting Monday, April 3rd at 6PM.

Articles regarding budgeting, capital improvements and housing plans are all included. These decisions affect the PBG’s member businesses, our community, and resultantly the experience of our visitors.

Read up on the Town Warrant on our link.tree to get informed, and see you there!

#ptownbusinessguild #townmeeting #ptowntownhall #senatorcyr #michelleobama #civicduty #ptowncommunity #visitptown

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Mar 18

Who says winter is quiet in Ptown? The dessert boa

Who says winter is quiet in Ptown? The dessert board at @spindlers_ptown featuring churros y chocolate and house made open face iced cream sandwich will wake up all of your senses! #churros #provincetown #fridaynight #spindlers @visitptown

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Mar 12

Smiling neighbors, pups on parade, non-profits, ar

Smiling neighbors, pups on parade, non-profits, artisans and more made for a great 2023 Year-Rounders Festival at Town Hall. Thank you to organizers Penny and Elise for this wonderful community event!

#visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #yearroundersfestival #ptown2023 #ptowncommunity #ptowntownhall

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Mar 11

The @ne.ursamen are #OutofHibernation and @onlyat

The @ne.ursamen are #OutofHibernation and @onlyatthecrown is packed! #outofhibernation #alwaysinseason #winterinptown #instabears #gaybears #bears #bearweek #bearweekend #🐻 #pride #lgbtq

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Mar 6

Calling all bears, cubs, otters, wolves and all ot

Calling all bears, cubs, otters, wolves and all other hirsuite friends, allies and admirers! Out of Hibernation - Provincetown's Winter Bear Weekend hosted by @ne.ursamen and @onlyatthecrown - returns this weekend; March 9 - 12!

It all starts this this Thursday - so rally your friends and enjoy a winter weekend away in Provincetown!

With a special premiere of the hilarious #cocainebear at @ptownfilm Waters Edge Cinema on Thursday, the sexy Boots & Boxers Party or Bear Bingo at @onlyatthecrown on Saturday and Sunday, and the all new Bear Yoga and Conscious Connections sessions at @outermostyoga with @lebeautigrenyc and @shengst on Friday and Saturday that give you the opportunity to limber up and connect with others, there's a good time to be had by all this weekend.

Get all the details on Ptown.org and book your tickets now for many of the weekend's offerings!

Looking to book a room? Check out Ptown.org now to make your reservation and take advantage of winter rates and availability! #Instabears #outofhinernation #instagay #lgbtq #queer #husbands #cubs #bearpride #bear365 #bearsofinstagram #🐻

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Mar 4

The friendly faces of The Key West Business Guild

The friendly faces of The Key West Business Guild @gaykeywestfl have wildly similar stories to tell about their origins, goals and future efforts in today’s cultural climate…

Our Guilds were not only formed in the exact same year, but for the same need for better representation in our respective communities - to elevate, promote and protect the LGBTQ+ community and our business members through tourism. While our high seasons may be almost inverse on the calendar, we both work similarly to represent as best as possible across the full spectrum of our communities, struggle with housing shortages for our locals and businesses, the loss of dedicated Women’s spaces, and share a fear of making sure our homes remain celebratory bastions for LGBTQ+ community. How do you think we can better work with our sister cities like Key West?

We are excited to partner more closely with Key West moving forward and share ideas (and hopefully get their two-person team up to Ptown!) Thank you to Fritzie and Kevin for the warm welcome today 🏳️‍🌈

💜 in Pride

#gaykeywest #keywestbusinessguild #visitptown #ptownbusinessguild #queercommunity #gaysunited #queertravel #lgbtqtravel

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