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Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Commercial Street
Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657The 48th Annual Provincetown Carnival Parade rolls down Commercial Street on Thursday, Aug 20 at 3 PM under the 2026 theme, Deep Sea Disco. Elaborate floats, costumes, and performers march from the Harbor Hotel (Snail Road) through downtown to the West End. Free to watch; tens of thousands line the street.
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Thu, Oct 29
12 PM - 6 PM
Provincetown
Spooky Bear 2026 — Provincetown's Halloween bear weekend, Oct 29–Nov 1. Tea dances, the costume ball, drag brunch, the best bear bars, and where to stay.
Thu, Oct 29
4 PM - 7 PM
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club, Provincetown
The kick-off tea dance at the Boatslip opens Spooky Bear weekend in Provincetown. Thu Oct 29, 2026.
Sat, Oct 31
4 PM - 7 PM
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club, Provincetown
The Halloween tea dance at the Boatslip during Spooky Bear weekend in Provincetown. Sat Oct 31, 2026.
Sat, Oct 31
9 PM - 1 AM
The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars, Provincetown
Spooky Bear's Halloween costume ball at the Crown & Anchor, with a contest and cash prizes. Sat Oct 31, 2026.
Sun, Nov 1
12 PM - 3 PM
The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars, Provincetown
The Sunday drag brunch closes Spooky Bear weekend in Provincetown. Sun Nov 1, 2026.
Fri, Nov 20
5 PM - 10 PM
The Crown & Anchor, Provincetown
New England Leather Weekend 2026 in Provincetown — the Nov 20-22 leather title contest at the Crown & Anchor, the bars, and where to stay.
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