Event Dates
From: Sunday, August 13, 2023
To: Sunday, August 13, 2023
Kick start your celebrations with one of the most famous gay Summer carnival events at the Opening Party
August in PTown can only mean one thing, Carnival! Kick start your celebrations with one of the most famous gay Summer carnival events at the Opening Party.
- Many of the events take place in the Crown And Anchor complex. Book well in advance if you want to stay during the bear events. The Brass Key Guest House is also highly recommended with a great pool.
The Party
- Each year The Crown and Anchor plays host to the annual Carnival opening party, one of the high points of Provincetown’s Summer Season.
- The theme changes every year, so plan ahead and dress accordingly… or not; it’s Carnival after all, and anything goes!
- And of course, the best costumes win some fabulous prizes. Dance and enjoy great music with guest DJs, hosts and surprise performances.
- The Boatslip Resort’s “Paramount Club” will open from 9 pm until 1 am.
The Theme
- Provincetown’s Carnival theme for 2023 is “Land of Toys”.
- The most monstrous swamp-lewk will win $250 cash and a spot aboard one of the PBG’s floats in Thursday’s Carnival Parade.
- Tickets will be $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
The Venue
- Paramount Club is the largest waterfront nightclub in Provincetown, located at the Crown & Anchor.
- The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system, a large dance floor and a spacious patio.
- Located on 247 Commercial St, Provincetown. Stay close to the club 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.
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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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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.
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
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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