• Log in
    NewsVoicesExpertsEat & DrinkTravelogueExclusivesTravel TipsPrint IssueVideoOut 100
    ADVOCATEOUTPridePLUSADVOCATE CHANNELThe Pride Store
    SubscribeSubscriber ServicesEmail Newsletter Signup
    CONTACTCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
    © 2023 Pride Publishing Inc.
    All Rights reserved
    OutTravelerOutTraveler
    Scroll To Top

    By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.

    Accept

    P-town Is Pride-town Every Day of the Year

    JD Glass
    | 06/01/22
    JD Glass

    P-town Is Pride-town Every Day of the Year

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    Queer acceptance is such a given in Provincetown, Massachusetts, that until recently it didn’t feel the need to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on a specific weekend in June. Pride is a daily, 24/7 part of life in P-town. But in 2018, the LGBTQ+ vacation hot-spot joined its counterparts around the world and launched its own commemoration of the Stonewall rebellion.

    • Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.
    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    This year Provincetown celebrates Pride with its theme of “Big Queer Summer.” It kicks off June 3, coinciding with the town’s Womxn of Color Weekend, founded in 2007 as a four-day event designed to elevate, strengthen, educate, and celebrate LGBTQ+ women of color, trans, nonbinary, and genderfluid people of color, “and our accomplices,” as the site (wocw.org) puts it. Through workshops, parties, and more, WoCW hopes to change the culture in Provincetown, which has long had one of the highest populations of same-sex couples in the nation, but still suffers from a lack of diversity.

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    Official Provincetown Pride activities kick off this Friday, June 3, with the Provincetown Follies: Pride Edition at the Crown & Anchor (www.onlyatthecrown.com). For those who arrive a little early, though, there’s also a special Pride Edition Underwear Party taking place Thursday, June 2, at the Red Room (www.redroomatvelvet.com). Saturday’s festivities include a Pride Drag Brunch at the Pilgrim House (pilgrimhouseptown.com) and the Pride Queer Comedy Showcase at the Town Hall. Sunday features the Feet Over Front Street 5K Pride Run & Walk. You can also take an LGBTQ+ History Trolley Tour of Provincetown with noted Puritan religious activist Anne Hutchinson.

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    The following week, Provincetown will continue the Pride celebration with the Ptown Pride Retreat, June 6-13, a gay male retreat that fosters wellness through yoga, fitness, and healing activities in the natural beauty of the Cape. (ptownwellness.com)

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    There are always plenty of non-Pride activities and things to do in Provincetown, of course. Fortify yourself with a stop at the Provincetown Portuguese Bakery for Portuguese sweet rolls, or malassadas — sometimes known as Portuguese fried dough — that are coated with sugar and cinnamon (www.provincetownportuguesebakery.com). Portuguese fishermen were once recruited to the region, thus the cultural touchpoint.​

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    On Commercial Street, you’ll also find restaurants, bars, theaters, drag shows, a women’s bookstore, queer boutiques, and the ubiquitous art galleries. The town’s proximity to Boston means that you’ll find world-class entertainment all summer long.

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    For more information on Provincetown Pride, visit the Provincetown Business Guild which has a full calendar of events as well as links and important information (ptown.org/calendars/pride/).

    Queer appreciation is more than just a one-month celebration in the gay mecca of Provincetown.

    Planning on visiting Provincetown but won’t be able to make it for June and Pride? Then why not check out our list of Provincetown’s queer events for the rest of 2022.

    You can also check out our 2022 Guide to the Best LGBTQ+ Pride Events

    Latest Stories

    Out Traveler's Guide to Essential Gear for Winter
    Travel Gear
    Badge
    gallery

    Winter Wanderlust: Essential Gear for Cozy and Stylish Out Travelers

    November 28 2023 7:40 AM
    Photo Gallery IMsLBB 2023 International Ms Leather Boot Black Competition Weekend Event
    New Jersey
    Badge
    gallery

    55+ Pics From the 2023 International Ms. Leather Bootblack Competition Weekend Event

    November 06 2023 5:25 PM
    Photo Gallery HRC Chefs for Equality
    Non-topics
    Badge
    gallery

    ​17 Mouthwatering Pics of LGBTQ+ Solidarity at HRC's Chefs for Equality Event

    November 06 2023 8:30 AM
    Look Inside Elton John Peachtree Condo Atlanta Sold Sothebys
    Non-topics
    Badge
    gallery

    Elton John's Atlanta Condo Sells For $7.2M: 4 Bedrooms, Sweeping Views, Massive Closet

    November 02 2023 5:50 PM
    Michael and Matt’s LGBTQ+ Guide to Osaka
    Japan
    Badge
    gallery

    Michael and Matt’s LGBTQ+ Guide to Osaka

    November 01 2023 5:27 PM
    Paymon's Lounge
    Las Vegas
    Badge
    gallery

    Check Out These Unbelievable Drinks At Paymon's Lounge

    October 26 2023 5:00 AM
    Amaury Lorenzo
    RM Editors Pick
    Badge
    gallery

    Help Brazilian Actor Amaury Lorenzo Celebrate His Coming Out With These 30 Steamy Pics

    October 24 2023 2:41 PM
    Bearrison Street Fair 2022 in pictures
    Non-topics

    Get Ready For Bearrison Street Fair 2023 with 55+ Thirsty Pics from Bearrison 2022

    October 08 2023 8:30 PM
    Janelle Monáe at the Anthem D.C. 2023
    Music
    Badge
    gallery

    20+ Pics of Janelle Monáe at the Anthem D.C. 2023

    October 05 2023 5:00 AM
    35+ Pics From Pride Under The Pines Festival 2022 – Prepare for this weekend's upcoming Pride Under The Pines festival with these pics from last year.
    Pride
    Badge
    gallery

    35+ Pics From Pride Under The Pines Festival 2022

    October 04 2023 5:00 AM
    Get Ready to Pant and Beg for the New ‘Hunks & Hounds’ Calendar from Mike Ruiz
    Photography
    Badge
    gallery

    Get Ready to Pant and Beg for the New ‘Hunks & Hounds’ Calendar from Mike Ruiz

    October 03 2023 3:38 PM
    Japan Airlines Unveils New A350-1000 Interiors – The design combines maximum luxury with innovative high-tech features.
    Airlines
    Badge
    gallery

    Japan Airlines Unveils New A350-1000 Interiors

    October 03 2023 7:55 AM
    ’Tis the Season for Stuffing – URGE Miami Festival 2023 Returns for Thanksgiving
    Miami
    Badge
    gallery

    ’Tis the Season for Stuffing – URGE Miami Festival 2023 Returns for Thanksgiving

    September 29 2023 7:49 AM
    Top 10 Most Instagrammable Beaches in the World
    beaches
    Badge
    gallery

    These are the Top 10 Most Instagrammable Beaches in the World

    September 28 2023 5:00 AM
    These 8 European Destinations are Perfect for Fall Colors and Savings
    Europe
    Badge
    gallery

    These 8 European Destinations are Perfect for Fall Colors and Savings

    September 26 2023 4:55 AM
    NoRal Apparel Blatino Oasis Fashion Show
    Fashion
    Badge
    gallery

    13 Sizzling Hot Pics of NoRal Apparel at Blatino Oasis 2023

    September 25 2023 8:30 AM
    Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
    Restaurants
    Badge
    gallery

    Check Out These Delicious Dishes At Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

    September 21 2023 5:30 AM
    Six Road Trips Perfect for Fall Colors
    Road Trips
    Badge
    gallery

    6 Great American Road Trips Perfect for Fall Colors

    September 18 2023 9:02 AM
    Kevin Aviance DJs Launch of Zcrave’s New F3TISH Collection
    Fashion
    Badge
    gallery

    Kevin Aviance DJs Launch of Zcrave’s New F3TISH Collection

    September 15 2023 4:20 PM
    Here’s Why So Many Visitors Yearn to Stay on This Secret Island
    Caribbean
    Badge
    gallery

    Here’s Why So Many Visitors Yearn to Stay on This Secret Caribbean Island

    September 15 2023 9:21 AM

    Trending stories

    George Santos Videos Now Selling for $400 on Cameo

    Julianne Moore & Natalie Portman On The 'Tension' & 'Volatility' In 'May December'

    Tucker Carlson Producer Sued for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Gay Man

    The 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Boys Reunited & It Was Absolutely Beautiful

    Reflecting on World AIDS Day

    Brandy Clark, Kelly Clarkson Perform ‘Dear Insecurity’ With Stunning Harmonies

    35 Years of World AIDS Day

    Israeli Hostages Express Fury at Netanyahu in Leaked Audio: 'We Were Shelled' by IDF

    ‘DRUK’s Ginger Johnson On Nipples, Nerves, Her Next Big Dream & Winning It All

    Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected

    2023 Will Officially Be the Hottest Year on Record

    Meet The Queens Of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, We’re Already Obsessed

    Meet the Queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16

    Russell Tovey's Mission to Honor Artists of the AIDS Era

    Madonna's Emotional World AIDS Day Speech Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes

    Porn Star And Viral Sensation Sophie Anderson Has Died At 36

    Rape and Threesome Accusations Stalk Florida GOP Leaders

    Wednesday's Top Stories: Military Block Lifted, Norman Lear, George Santos

    24 LGBTQ+ Movies & TV Shows Coming In December 2023 & Where To Watch Them

    Trace Lysette on Independent Spirit Award Nomination: 'You've Got to Dream'

    The Trailer For Dan Levy's 'Good Grief' Film Will Make You Cry Your Eyes Out

    It's Finally Settled — These Are the 11 Worst Christmas Songs

    Illegal Child Labor Is on the Rise. An L.A. Poultry Plant Is the Latest Offender

    These Podcasts Prioritize Black Queer Persectives

    Nasty Pig's Cofounder Reflects on Love, Sex & World AIDS Day

    Most Recent

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Sets Date for Special Election to Replace George Santos

    The Pride Store: Discover More LGBTQ+ & Ally Brands Tailor Made for Celebrating Your Identity

    Bowen Yang & Joel Kim Booster Are Tired of The Hollywood Reporter Mixing Them Up

    Remembering Norman Lear and His Pioneering LGBTQ-Inclusive Shows

    Watch This Heartwarming Holiday Video That Has Social Media In Meltdown & Try Not To Cry

    Out100 TV Special: Powerful Moments to Look Forward To

    Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

    25 Steamy Pics Of Israel Zamora Hunky 'Manservant' Of 'The Boulet Brothers' Dragula'

    12 Queens We'd Love To See In A 'Drag Race' & 'Squid Game' Crossover

    Watch AOC Defend Transgender Americans in Heated Congressional Hearing

    Chrishell Stause Shuts Down Homophobic Doubters of Her Relationship With G Flip

    'We're Here' Already Snatched a Few Early Emmys

    These Are the 11 Worst Christmas Songs. Period.

    Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon

    Yes, There's a Kidz Bop Version of Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' & It's Cursed

    Fourth Republican Debate Serves Up Most Transphobia So Far

    DACA Immigration Policy Ruled Unlawful, But Allowed to Continue

    Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected

    Grace Van Dien, Stranger Things Actor, Says She's Turning Down Roles Over Sexual Harassment

    Todd Haynes On The 'Attraction & Repulsion' At The Heart Of 'May December'​

    Fans Think Jason Mraz Was 'Robbed' on the 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32 Finale

    Dr. Randa Jaafar on Her New Practice & Helping Women Feel Their Best

    FDA Authorizes First Home Test For Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

    Shop Your Pride: Dive into LGBTQ+ & Ally Brands with The Grand Opening of The Pride Store

    Recommended Stories for You

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Sets Date for Special Election to Replace George Santos

    The Pride Store: Discover More LGBTQ+ & Ally Brands Tailor Made for Celebrating Your Identity

    Bowen Yang & Joel Kim Booster Are Tired of The Hollywood Reporter Mixing Them Up

    Remembering Norman Lear and His Pioneering LGBTQ-Inclusive Shows

    Watch This Heartwarming Holiday Video That Has Social Media In Meltdown & Try Not To Cry

    Out100 TV Special: Powerful Moments to Look Forward To

    Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

    25 Steamy Pics Of Israel Zamora Hunky 'Manservant' Of 'The Boulet Brothers' Dragula'

    12 Queens We'd Love To See In A 'Drag Race' & 'Squid Game' Crossover

    Watch AOC Defend Transgender Americans in Heated Congressional Hearing

    Chrishell Stause Shuts Down Homophobic Doubters of Her Relationship With G Flip

    'We're Here' Already Snatched a Few Early Emmys

    These Are the 11 Worst Christmas Songs. Period.

    Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon

    Yes, There's a Kidz Bop Version of Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' & It's Cursed

    Fourth Republican Debate Serves Up Most Transphobia So Far

    DACA Immigration Policy Ruled Unlawful, But Allowed to Continue

    Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected

    Grace Van Dien, Stranger Things Actor, Says She's Turning Down Roles Over Sexual Harassment

    Todd Haynes On The 'Attraction & Repulsion' At The Heart Of 'May December'​

    Fans Think Jason Mraz Was 'Robbed' on the 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32 Finale

    Dr. Randa Jaafar on Her New Practice & Helping Women Feel Their Best

    FDA Authorizes First Home Test For Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

    Shop Your Pride: Dive into LGBTQ+ & Ally Brands with The Grand Opening of The Pride Store

    JD Glass

    Read Full Bio