E. Lesh is a portrait and figurative artist, and LGBTQ rights lawyer in New York with a fine art gallery in Provincetown, MA. His artwork depicts queer subjects, capturing form and expression in as few lines as possible.
The PBG is excited to announce that after working with Town officials since mid-February, the 44th annual parade has been given the go ahead.
The 48th Annual Provincetown Carnival August 15-22, 2026 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 legendary Carnival parade. The
The Official Carnival Pool Party at Brass Key Guest House Get those speedos, thongs, and kaftans ready — Mother of Pearl is calling! Join over 1,000 folks at Provincetown’s most glamorous pool party for a truly massive, one-of-a-kind Carnival experience. Dance the day away under the sun on the gorgeous grounds of the Brass Key
All Aboard, babes. The Celebrity Cruise is on its way to Studio 54. Provincetown’s 48th Annual Carnival sets sail with Steve Fabus and Father Figure. We’ll be dancing, sightseeing, flirting, singing—and who knows, maybe even meeting a celebrity. Boarding + Music begins at 4:15PM | Boat leaves at 5PM
Established in 1979 – The Watership Inn’s historic Annual Carnival Party is BACK! Join us in the backyard of the Watership Inn for an open-bar event with hors d’oeuvres hosted by Provincetown’s Miss Richfield 1981. All attendees must be 21+.
The Official Carnival Closing Party. Dee Diggs is a DJ and recording artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is unapologetically black, queer, and a lifelong student of the tenets of House Music.
In a town known for its lively, high-energy events and party-packed summer season, the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) highlights an additional lens through which visitors can see and experience Ptown—one grounded in serenity, self-discovery, and community. “Welltown,” an initiative launched in 2025, invites LGBTQ+ visitors to explore Provincetown and the Outer Cape not just
Why Provincetown Belongs on Every LGBTQ+ Traveler’s Bucket List There is a moment that happens to nearly every LGBTQ+ traveler the first time they set foot in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It arrives quietly. Maybe while strolling down Commercial Street on an August afternoon, or sipping a cocktail on a harbor-facing patio, or simply watching the
A Growing Number of ADA Accessible Accommodations in Provincetown Provincetown became incorporated as a township in June 1727 and has maintained much of its original charm, primarily due to the community’s commitment to preserve and protect the many historic buildings that remain. However, as the town expands and develops, the Provincetown of today is