Holly Folly, the nation’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ holiday celebration, began in 1997 as a way to come together and celebrate the holiday season with chosen family in Provincetown. Today, the queer community journeys from near and far to enjoy vibrant holiday markets, dazzling drag performances, outstanding performance art, exceptional dining, and festive shopping at the unique shops, boutiques, and galleries along Commercial Street.
Most of Provincetown’s galleries, from the east to the west end, are open for visitors to stroll through with many featuring special exhibitions during Holly Folly Gallery Stroll. This is a great opportunity to visit the many wonderful galleries throughout Provincetown Art Gallery Association.
Ring in the holidays with this festive holiday version of the beloved Provincetown Holly Folly Follies presented by Jonathan Hawkins and The Crown & Anchor in historic Town Hall. Join Provincetown’s most beloved performers, as they kick off their ‘Spread Queer Tour’ in true Provincetown style – do not miss this one-of-a-kind, one night only, holiday spectacular!
One-horse-open-slay your way down Commercial Street in as little clothing as you dare for this frosty fun-run to benefit the PBG! Annual Holly Folly Jingle Bell Run & Brunch Fundraiser will gather at Fanizzi’s for coffee, strip down, and run through Provincetown to the Lobster Pot Tree before climbing into their favorite onesie for a Brew Brunch at Provincetown Brewing Co.
Join us for Provincetown’s most popular Holly Folly activity, Souper Saturday. For just $8 you can choose from dozens of soups made with love from several Provincetown restaurants at Tin Pan Alley! It’s a great way to support SKIP while having a warm cup of delicious soup.
Wine and wassail your way through the streets of Provincetown with the merriest of revelers with Snowball Bar Crawl. Fugly sweaters, Santa suits and tinsel-toes encouraged. Check out your favorite Provincetown stops on the way to the North Pole. Presented in partnership with our friends at Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Join us for the Holly Folly Inn Stroll. Take a look around, enjoy some cookies and Mulled Wine at participating Inns in Provincetown.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus B.Y.O.B. – Bring Your Own Bells returns to Provincetown’s Town Hall for Holly Folly With Their All-New Holiday Show! Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus like never before! We’re thrilled to invite you to BYOB, an electrifying holiday show to dazzle and delight! Step into the festive holiday spirit as we bring together all the beloved holiday music you know and love, re-imagined with our signature flair. From timeless classics to modern favorites, we’ll fill the air with harmonies that will warm your heart and lift your spirits – and don’t forget to bring your bells to ring in the joyous season with us!
It’s Holly Folly Bingo and everyone is encouraged to rally their family and friends to join Austin & Mackenzie at the Crown & Anchor for an afternoon of Bingo! $40 per person includes eight games of Bingo and the incredible holiday antics of Austin and Mackenzie!
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