Event Dates
From: Sunday, August 14, 2022
To: Monday, August 22, 2022
Provincetown Carnival 2022
Provincetown Carnival is already one of the biggest events on the Provincetown calendar seeing thousands of people heading to the coast.
P Town Carnival – 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 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. It also fills the town with many people booking hotels months in advance.
Other events include, Brass Key Guesthouse Pool Party, the Richie Rich Vendor Fair, The Costume Ball, a Boat Cruise, spectacular T Dances, and the official closing party at the Crown & Anchor. Here is the full schedule:
Friday, August 13th
- Opening and Closing Times Vary – Friday Evening Gallery Stroll, Galleries Located throughout town.
Sunday, August 15th
- 10am – Official Carnival Flag Raising Ceremony, Official flag raising Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
- 4pm to 7:30pm – Opening Party: You’re Not in Kansas Anymore – Sunset Cruise
- 9:00pm to Close – Come out Come Out Wherever You Are Costume Ball, Paramount at Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Monday, August 16th
- 8pm to Close – Carnival Kickoff at Shipwreck: Kickoff Carnival with Tito’s Pride Queen, Brass Key Guesthouse, 67 Bradford Street
- 10:30 to close – Gesellschaft presents Tornado, Red Room at Velvet, 258 Commercial Street Come jam at a style, glam, and drag dance party. Join Janet Jorgulesco and House of La Rue at GESELLSCHAFT.
Tuesday, August 17th
- 10pm to Close – RAINBOW dance Party at A-House Dance the night away with Resident DJ Wayne Michael
Wednesday, August 18th
- 9:30am – Carnival Whale Watch, Dolphin Fleet, MacMillan Pier
- 9pm to 11:30pm – Provincetown Follies at Boatslip, Gayest Show & Party in Town. Enjoy a cocktail party and show with some of Provincetown’s iconic performers and dance the night away with DJ Maryalice on the fabulous Boatslip deck
- 10:30 to close – Red Room presents Ruby Red Slippers, Red Room at Velvet 258 Commercial Street. Continue the magic and put on those ruby red slippers for a style, glam and drag dance party. A dance party for friends of Dorothy.
Thursday, August 19th
- All Day – Throughout Provincetown, Express Yourself Day. Express your Queer Self- Come as you are, or dress in a harness, speedo, singlet, kaftan or muu muu and heels, or in accordance with this year’s theme: Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Expect to see lots of Dorothy’s in Provincetown on Express Yourself Day!
- 7pm to Midnight – Ty Sunderland present Love Prism. From New York City, Ty Sunderland is spinning. Enjoy the festive dance party with special guests at Provincetown’s iconic Town Hall.
Friday, August 20th
- Opening and Closing Times Vary – Friday Evening Gallery Stroll, Galleries Located throughout town.
- 10pm to Close – Official Closing Party: There’s No Place Like Home. Close out Carnival Week with a bang, dancing to resident DJ Christopher Racine, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Where to stay in Provincetown during Carnival
Finding the right place to stay can sometimes be difficult as the best places book out fast, especially the ones close to the gay bars and clubs. Check out our guide to the best places to stay and play in gay provincetown.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
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.
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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.
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We have chosen hotels in Provincetown that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Anchor Inn Beach House
4 Star, Luxury
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.
Beaconlight Guest House
4 Star, Readers Choice
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. Guests can relax in the on-site outdoor hot tub or enjoy the summertime flower gardens
Inn at Cook Street
4 Star, Great Value
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 & serves a daily hot breakfast. Each guest room is decorated with original local artwork & offers antique furnishings. A flat-screen TV & en suite bathroom
Hotel at Gabriel’s
4 Star, Location
located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. 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 balcony.
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We have chosen hotels in Provincetown that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Crowne Pointe
4 Star, Adults Only
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a sauna are onsite. All rooms feature LED TVs with cable channels, free WiFi. Guests will also find minibars, room service, and premium bedding.
Brass Key
4 Star, Adults Only
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free guesthouse has a restaurant and a nightclub. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and coffee/tea in a common area. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and safes, flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, coffee makers.
Pilgrim House
4 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, and a conference center. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. All 19 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include premium bedding and coffee makers.
Prince Albert
3 Star, Cozy
Along with a microwave in a common area, this bed & breakfast has a computer station and express check-out. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. All 8 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
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