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

Thursday, December 31, 2026
Crown & Anchor, Provincetown, MA
Provincetown, MA 02657, United StatesNew Year's Eve at the Crown & Anchor, Provincetown's biggest entertainment complex — the Wave Bar and pool deck open for the First Light drone show (doors ~5 PM) and the celebration runs into the new year.
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Wed, Aug 19
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Live at The Art House, Provincetown
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Wed, Aug 19
9 PM - 12 AM
The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars, Provincetown
Provincetown Carnival's Costume Ball at the Crown & Anchor — dress the Deep Sea Disco theme and dance.

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
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Fri, Aug 21
5 PM - 6:15 PM
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret, Provincetown
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