Event Dates
From: Saturday, August 16, 2025
To: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Provincetown Carnival 2025
Provincetown Carnival is already one of the biggest events on the Provincetown calendar seeing thousands of people heading to the coast.
P Town Carnival 2025 – One of the hottest Summer events in the USA
Provincetown has become famous as a gay resort destination, seeing hundreds of thousands of gay boys and girls enjoying the Summer months. The main parade takes place on Thursday 21st Aug 2025.
- Visiting Ptown for a gay event? Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the gay bars and clubs.
- Accommodation fills fast in Provincetown, especially house rentals and seafront homes. Book Your Stay Now. Limited Availability.
Provincetown Carnival
- Saturday August 16th to Saturday August 23rd 2025 – Theme confirmed: Summer Camp.
- The carnival parade on Commercial Street is one of the most colourful we have ever attended.
- The event is a cross between a Pride parade, Mardi Gras and a Halloween parade.
- The Carnival parade is one of the most popular Cape Cod events attracting 90,000 spectators every year. So book your hotel in advance.
Ptown Carnival Schedule 2025
- This year’s theme is “Summer Camp”, so plan your costume accordingly.
- Popular events and parties include include, The Costume Ball, a Boat Cruise, spectacular T Dances, pool parties at the Brass Key Guesthouse and the official closing party at the Crown & Anchor.
- Your favorite watering holes Shipwreck Lounge, the Atlantic House, Porchside Bar, AHouse, Purgatory, and Paramount will be as packed with furry and friendly guys.
Feet on The Street
- Sunday, August 17th, 2025 8.30am to 10am – Feet over the Street 5k Carnival Run and Walk – ‘Feet Over Front Street’ will stretch the entirety of Commercial Street (originally hailed as ‘Front Street’) giving you a start-to-finish, rainbow-railroad takeover of the main drag of the world’s premier queer travel destination.
- Events kick off at the Harbor Hotel.
The Sunset Cruise
- Sunday, August 17th, 2025 4pm to 7:30pm – PTown Carnival – Sunset Cruise
- Enjoy amazing sunsets and enjoy a themed party cruise with some of the hottest boys in PTown all evening long.
- The cruise leaves at 3.15pm from MacMillan Pier.
Carnival Opening Party
- Sunday, August 17th, 2024 10pm to 1.00am – Carnival Opening Party at the Boatslip Resort.
Carnival Pool Party Brass Key
- Monday, August 18th, 2024 1pm to 5pm – Carnival Pool Party – Join 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 – plenty of surprise performances jaw-dropping feats throughout the afternoon await.
Legendary T Dance at The Boatslip Resort
- Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 – 4pm to 7pm – Legendary Tea – An unmissable T Dance
- Thursday, August 21st, 2025 – 4pm to 7pm – Parade Day Tea Dance
A House Party
- Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 – 10pm to 1am – Official Carnival Dance Party – at A House.
Carnival Parade
- Thursday, August 21st, 2025 – 3pm to 6pm – Provincetown Carnival Parade begins at the Harbor Hotel and marches down Commercial St, through the downtown, to the intersection with Franklin St in the West End.
Carnival Closing Party
- Friday, August 22nd, 10pm to 1am – Carnival Closing Party at the Crown and Anchor.
Where to stay in Provincetown during Carnival
Check out our guide to the best places to stay and play in gay provincetown.
The following hotels are close to the carnival celebrations and events:
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Carpe Diem is our home from
home when we are in Provincetown.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
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Gay Map of Provincetown
Provincetown itself has two main drags, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. P’town can be divided into three sections, the quiet and peaceful West End, the bustling downtown center, and the East End, which has a number of galleries and guesthouses.
7 Cook St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Located in the heart of Provincetown’s art gallery district, the historic Inn at Cook Street was originally built in 1836. It features unique, individually decorated guest rooms and serves a daily hot breakfast.
Each guest room is decorated with original local artwork and offers antique furnishings. A flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom are included.
12 Winthrop Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast is centrally located in the heart of Provincetown and boasts 3 outdoor decks. Whale watching from the pier is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
The Beaconlight Guest House features rooms with an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a refrigerator. The rooms are furnished with bright colors and inviting décor, and offer plush bathrobes.
102 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This historic Provincetown hotel, located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 m away.
Every room at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony.
176 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
This Provincetown property features rooms equipped with refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. The Pilgrim Monument and Park are within a 10-minute walk of the property.
Rooms are uniquely decorated and with large windows and balconies at the Anchor Inn Beach House. The rooms have antique-style furnishings and white bedding.
Provincetown, MA
This apartment will provide you with a satellite TV and DVD player, air conditioning and a living room. The kitchenette has a microwave, a fridge and an oven, as well as coffee machine. A patio and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
All units have a satellite TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit.
Provincetown, MA
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. Private parking and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
This home offers it all! Just steps to the best spots downtown and direct access to a beautiful bay beach. This air-conditioned holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a cable TV, and a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge.
6 Masonic Place Provincetown, MA 02657
Provincetown's Oldest and Most Popular Gay Bar in Town Featuring The Little Bar, a jukebox bar with fireplace, The Macho Bar, a leather cruise bar, and The Dance Club
Historic District, 186 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with Friendly staff, great company and good music with shows
359 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Walk through a long courtyard and pass some stores to find this modern, minimalist gay bar overlooking the beach, the place to be for the sunset
293 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Fun gay bar with lots to do like Pool Tables, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Darts
161 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Internationally renowned destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and home to the world famous Tea Dance. Located on the water in the West End of town on Commercial Street
247 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
The Crown & Anchor features six unique bar venues including the town's largest nightclub (Paramount), the town's only video bar (Wave), a cabaret venue, a poolside bar with heated pool, a piano bar and an ever-popular leather bar (The Vault). The Crown also features the Central House at the Crown—a year-round restaurant offering lunch and dinner
9 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657
The Porchside Lounge is the friendliest meeting place in Provincetown! Join friends for a game of pool, challenge yourself to a video game or relax at one of the indoor lounge areas or outdoor porch bars. Enjoy good conversation, renew old acquaintances and make new friends!
10 Carver Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Chill Lounge located on the corner of Carver Street Upscale and sophisticated gay bar
177 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Per dinner drinks are always good here, so is the food
Amazing waterfront outdoor deck dinning with a 180 degree view of Provincetown Harbor. Fresh seafood, American continental, weekly specials, late nigh bar
207 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with a beautiful waterfront deck bar boasts magnificent views, creative cocktails, and an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere.and with a nice patio overlooking the water
149 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
A relaxed little gay bar mixed ages
Recommended Hotels in Provincetown By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Provincetown that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Anchor Inn Beach
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Unique Decor, Large Windows and Balconies
- Close to the gay district
- Refrigerators, antique-style
- Provincetown property with uniquely decorated rooms, refrigerators, Wi-Fi, close to Pilgrim Monument and Park.
Beaconlight House
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Outdoor Hot Tub, Flower Gardens
- Close to the gay district
- En suite bathroom, flat-screen TV
- Features en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, refrigerators, outdoor hot tub, and flower gardens.
Inn at Cook Street
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star – In The Heart of Art Gallery District
- Close to the gay district
- Unique decorations, flat-screen TV
- In Provincetown’s art gallery district, historic inn with individually decorated rooms, daily hot breakfast.
Hotel at Gabriel’s
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star – Large Courtyard and Gardens
- Close to the gay district
- Cable TV, fireplace, balcony
- In central Provincetown, offers free WiFi, rooms with cable TVs, fireplaces, warm colors, and plush bedding.
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