Event Dates
From: Friday, December 6, 2024
To: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Holly Folly is a fun way to kick-start the Christmas season including a non-stop line up of events including a Santa Run, cabaret shows and a Christmas market.
Provincetown Holly folly is a weekend long festival of fun holiday market, shopping, dance parties, sing-alongs, drag-bingo events and cultural activities to kick start your Christmas celebrations.
- Although it is off season, weekends in PTown fill up, especially for special events, so book your hotel in advance as you would in the Summer season. Check out the Foxberry Inn, a charming hotel with great rooms, excellent breakfast options and charming hosts.
Holly Folly Follies
- Friday, Awaiting Dates – At Provincetown Town Hall – The Gayest Holiday Show in Town takes over tow town hall in a benefit for the Business Guild.
- Don’t miss this all-star line-up that includes some of your favorite Provincetown talents to help celebrate the season.
Santa Speedo Run
- Saturday, Awaiting Dates, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Get those abs in shape and perhaps meet the love of your life in the Jingle Bell/Santa Speedo Run, a 1 mile run down the center of town, with proceeds benefiting the Cape Cod Firefighter/EMS Cancer Relief Fund.
- Folks will gather at Fanizzi’s for coffee, strip down, and run through Provincetown to the Lobster Pot Tree before climbing into their favorite onesie for a Brew Brunch at Provincetown Brewing Co.
- Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the Holly Folly activities.
Santa Con Tea
- Saturday, Awaiting Dates, 4:00 am – 4:00 am – Red Room, 258 Commercial Street.
- It’s the 4th annual Holly Folly Tea Dance! Wear your festive gear, sip on holiday specials, and dance the night away with DJ Tony T.
The Lobster Pot Christmas Tree
- Finally, make sure you check out the unique Christmas Tree of PTown, made from Lobster Pots, we guarantee you have never seen at tree like this one!
Holly Folly Venues
- Town Hall, 260 Commercial St – Grand old building, still an operating town hall, with offices on the lower floor. The community space and concert hall, complete with wraparound balcony host shows and performances throughout the year.
- Vault @ Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street – The Vault is a landmark cruisy hangout for the Bear, Leather and Uniform crowds, with hot guys, pulsing music and boot-black station.
- Tin Pan Alley 269 Commercial Street – Restaurant, bar and piano lounge located in the historic center of Provincetown, serving seasonal American cuisine.
- Red Room – Events Venue, Nightclub and community function hall, Red Room does it all. Visitors can anticipate top-tier drag performances, LGBTQ+-focused musical events, and an impressive lineup of comedy acts. Plus their signature Underwear parties and theme nights.
Where to stay for Christmas in Provincetown
Check out our editors top choices on where to stay in PTown:
Gabriel’s at the Ashbrooke Inn, Anchor Inn Beach House, Beaconlight Guest House, Inn at Cook Street,
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The Carpe Diem Guesthouse is our home
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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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