Provincetown, Massachusetts · August 14 to 21, 2027
Provincetown Carnival
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Provincetown Carnival
When is Provincetown Carnival 2027?
Provincetown Carnival 2027 runs August 14 to 21, 2027.
2027August 14 to 21, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Carnival runs from a Saturday to the following Saturday in mid-August, with the parade on the Thursday.
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Source: ptown.org
Provincetown Carnival schedule
- Saturday, August 14, 2027: The opening party is at the Crown & Anchor: a dance party on the Pool Deck at 9 pm followed by the costume contest, then the party continues from 10:30 pm at Paramount Club.
- Thursday, August 19, 2027: The 49th Carnival parade rolls down Commercial Street.
- August 14 to 21, 2027: Carnival week brings parties, performances, costume contests and the parade.
- Thursday, August 20, 2026: The 48th Carnival parade was held, in a week that ran August 15 to 22 with a Deep Sea Disco theme.
Sources: gaytravel4u.com, ptown.org, capecodtimes.com
Where to stay in Provincetown
- Provincetown has two main streets, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. The West End is quiet, the downtown center is busy, and the East End has galleries and guesthouses.
- Many Carnival events take place at the Crown & Anchor complex at 247 Commercial St. The same guide suggests the Carpe Diem Guest House to stay close to the club.
Source: gaytravel4u.com
History of Provincetown Carnival
Carnival was created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978. The week-long festival attracts tens of thousands of guests from all over the world. The theme changes every year, and the 2026 theme was Deep Sea Disco.
Source: ptown.org
Provincetown Carnival: questions people ask
When is Provincetown Carnival 2027?
The 49th Annual Provincetown Carnival runs August 14 to 21, 2027.
When is the Provincetown Carnival parade in 2027?
The parade rolls down Commercial Street on Thursday, August 19, 2027.
Who organizes Provincetown Carnival?
The Provincetown Business Guild created Carnival in 1978.
Where is the Carnival opening party?
It is at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St. A dance party on the Pool Deck starts at 9 pm, then the party moves to Paramount Club at 10:30 pm.
What was the Provincetown Carnival 2026 theme?
The 2026 theme was Deep Sea Disco, for the 48th Carnival, held August 15 to 22.
Sources: ptown.org, gaytravel4u.com, capecodtimes.com
About Provincetown Carnival
A week of costume contests, dance parties and a parade down Commercial Street at the tip of Cape Cod.
Provincetown Carnival is a week-long summer celebration created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978. It has parties, performances, costume contests and a parade down Commercial Street on Thursday. The theme changes every year, so costumes follow it. Rooms in town fill early for Carnival week.
Know before you go
- Commercial Street and Bradford Street are the two main streets. The quiet West End, the busy center and the gallery-filled East End each feel different.
- The theme changes each year, so plan your costume ahead.
- Boston Logan (BOS) is the main gateway, and Provincetown has its own small airport (PVC).
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