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    100+ Fabulous Over-the-Rainbow Moments From P-town Carnival 2021

    Christopher Harrity
    | 06/23/22

    100+ Fabulous Over-the-Rainbow Moments From P-town Carnival 2021

    The annual theme week featured fun and safe celebratory experiences.

    Provincetown Carnival 2021

    All photos courtesy of Dan McKeon. This gallery initially appeared on Advocate.com, view the original post here. 

    The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) celebrated the 42nd annual Carnival last year on August 15–21. The event was themed Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and featured outdoor entertainment, gallery strolls, costume parties, and more, all honoring Provincetown’s creative legacy and history as a unique and welcoming destination as well as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community.

    Carnival kicked off with the Official Carnival Flag raising ceremony outdoors at The Pilgrim Monument, the tallest all granite structure in the US. Later that evening, opening day continued with the Opening Night Costume Party: Come Out Come Out Wherever You Are, featuring a costume contest, dazzling Provincetown icons, and cash prizes.  

    Last year, the PBG launched Express Yourself Days, a new way to celebrate each summer’s theme weeks. This pre-determined day encouraged visitors to convey their individuality and dress up in colorful, creative ways. Entertainment, gallery strolls, a drag dance party and a special Carnival whale watch rounded out last year’s Carnival schedule.

    The Provincetown Business Guild is a not-for-profit organization promoting and supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer business community in Provincetown, MA. The Guild is committed to improving the Provincetown community by advocating for the acceptance of diversity and for tolerance through projects, programs, and education. The Guild welcomes residents and visitors to experience America’s first LGBTQ tourist destination. For more information about the Provincetown Business Guild, visit www.ptown.org.

    Want to learn more about P-town Carnival 2022? Then visit the official website at ptown.org/calendars/carnival/ to get all the information you need to know on events, celebs, transportation, and more.

    But if you want to take a trip down memory lane then keep scrolling to see over 100 of our favorites pics from Provincetown Carnival 2021!

    Provincetown Carnival 2021

    Friday, August 13
    • Friday Evening Gallery Stroll                         
    Opening and Closing times vary
    Galleries located throughout town
    For locations: ptown.org/shop/galleries

    Sunday, August 15
    • Official Carnival Flag Raising Ceremony
    10 am
    Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
    1 High Pole Road
    Free admission
    • Opening Party: You’re Not in Kansas Anymore with DJ Edil Hernandez
    Sunset Cruise *Sold Out*
    Opening Night Costume Party: Come Out Come Out Wherever You Are
    9 pm-close
    Paramount at Crown & Anchor
    247 Commercial Street
    30 cover benefits the Provincetown Business Guild

    Monday, August 16
    • Carnival kickoff at Shipwreck
    8 pm
    10 Carver Street
    Admission free/donations benefit Provincetown Business Guild
    • Gesellschaft presents Tornado
    10:30 pm-close
    Red Room at Velvet
    258 Commercial
    Come jam at a style, glam, and drag dance party.  Join Janet Jorgulesco and the House of La Rue at GESELLSCHAFT
    No cover/donations benefit Provincetown Business Guild

    Tuesday, August 17
    • RAINBOW Dance Party
    10pm-close
    A-House
    4-6 Masonic Place
    $20 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild & AIDS Support Group

    Wednesday, August 18
    • Carnival Whale Watch
    9:30 am
    Dolphin Fleet
    Macmillan Pier
    Call 800-826-9300 in advance for $5 off and reference Carnival Whale Watch
    • Provincetown Follies at Boatslip
    The Gayest Show & Party in town
    9pm - 11:30pm
    Boatslip Resort
    161 Commercial Street
    $20 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild
    • Red Room presents Ruby Red Slippers
    10:30 pm-close
    Red Room at Velvet
    258 Commercial Street
    $10 cover benefits Provincetown Business Guild

    Thursday, August 19
    • Express Yourself Day
    All day throughout Provincetown
    • Express Your Queer Self
    Come as you are, or dress in a harness, speedo, singlet, kaftan, heels, or in accordance with this year’s theme: Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
    Ty Sunderland Presents Love Prism
    Carnival Dance Party
    7 pm-Midnight
    Dance with DJ Ty Sunderland, sponsored by PAX
    Provincetown Town Hall
    260 Commercial Street
    Admission is free with a ticket

    Friday, August 20
    • Friday Evening Gallery Stroll                         
    Opening and Closing times vary
    Galleries located throughout town
    For locations: ptown.org/shop/galleries
    • Official Closing Party: There’s No Place Like Home
    10pm-close
    Crown & Anchor
    247 Commercial Street
    $30 cover (at the door) benefits Provincetown Business Guild
    • Carnival Headquarters
    The Firehouse
    256 Commercial Street
    Open daily beginning August 15, Tickets, t-shirts, posters, beads, and other party supplies available for purchase.

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