Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Mews, Provincetown
Provincetown, MA 02657, United StatesHolly Folly's signature tradition: a champagne brunch at The Mews, 11am to 2pm, followed by a crowd of Santas running through town in bathing suits down to the Lobster Pot Tree at Lopes Square. The Mews sits on Commercial Street at the water, a walk along the harbor from the tree at Lopes Square.
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Thu, Aug 20
3 PM - 8 PM
Commercial Street
The Provincetown Carnival Parade rolls down Commercial Street Thursday, Aug 20 at 3 PM — 2026 theme Deep Sea Disco. Free to watch.

Thu, Aug 20
4 PM - 7 PM
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club, Provincetown
The Boatslip's daily 4 PM harborfront tea dance during Provincetown Carnival week — parade day is the biggest of them all.

Thu, Aug 20
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Live at The Art House, Provincetown
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
5 PM - 6:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
7 PM - 8:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
7 PM - 8:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
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