There’s lots going on this time of year on the Cape! Let’s dive into two of August’s most memorable events in P’town. The Provincetown Carnival will take place August 17th to 24th and the Provincetown Jazz Fest runs through August 13th.
Provincetown Carnival Events
The Provincetown Carnival, now in its 46th year celebrates all thing LGBTQ+, with fun and festive activities throughout the event. The Carnival kicks off on the right foot on Sunday morning at 8:30am with a new event from last year, “Feet over Front Street”, a 5k walk or run, heading down Commercial Street (originally known as Front Street). Participants are encouraged to come “bold , proud and ready to show off who you are!”.
Sunday afternoon the legendary cruise starting from MacMillan Wharf is open to all Carnival goers, although advance tickets are recommended. The F@gBash at Sea Carnival Cruise features three hours of an ocean-cruising, dance party with DJ music and full cash bar. Boarding begins at 3:15pm, rain or shine,
As the Carnival goers recover from discoing at sea during the ocean cruise, they can head over to the Crown & Anchor for the Dance, Dance Revolution Carnival Opening Party at 9PM. The best costume will win a prize but more importantly also the coveted spot aboard one of the PBG’s floats in Thursday’s Carnival Parade.
The Provincetown Carnival continues for a week of gallery strolls, pool parties, bingo, cabaret shows, costume parties, and celebration! On Thursday August 22nd the epic parade starts off at the Harbor Hotel at 3 pm and making it’s way down Commercial Street. This year’s theme is “Renaissance & Revolution”.
The Provincetown Carnival is put on by the Provincetown Business Guild, an organization founded in 1978 to promote LGBTQ business, culture, and tourism in Provincetown. P’Town has long been a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers with the Provincetown Business Guild commenting, “Situated at the tip of beautiful Cape Cod, 60 miles out to sea, this is a place where people come together to celebrate diversity, individuality, arts, and culture. Every corner you turn offers amazing views, sights, and sounds with live music, entertainment, drag shows, tea dances, festivals, museums, whale watches, shopping, and eye candy all around.”
The first Provincetown Carnival was put on by the Business Guild in 1978, kicking off the organization’s vision of turning P’Town into a world-class destination for gay and lesbian tourists, and a place where gay and lesbian owned businesses could thrive. They have been instrumental in shaping today’s P’Town. The Provincetown Carnival has grown into a lively and beloved holiday on the Outer Cape, welcoming 100,000 visitors annually.
Provincetown Jazz Festival
Also in August, the Provincetown Jazz Festival will offer three evenings of jazz! The annual event has been enjoyed on the Cape since 2005. This year’s event will feature the first show on August 5th at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod.
The 7:30pm August 5th show at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod will feature Cassandre McKinley, accompanied by the Cape Cod Jazz Quartet.
On Monday August 12th Tish Adams and Mike Flanagan will each perform with members of the Cape Cod Jazz quartet will entertain the crowds with their award winning collection of jazz and blues.
Atla and Matt DeChamplain will finish out the festival on August 13th at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, with a blend of American music including jazz, blues, gospel, and R&B music.
The Jazz Festival is a non-profit and donates a portion of their proceeds to worthy causes across the Cape, including a program to incorporate Jazz into Cape schools.
Whether you are heading to the Provincetown Carnival or the Jazz Festival, P’town has plenty of events and sites to keep everyone inspired and entertained! Check here for other August Events on Cape Cod.
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