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    Here is your Guide for Provincetown Holly Folly 2024!

    November 17, 2024

    Here is your Guide to Holly Folly in Provincetown.

    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.


    Holly Folly Gallery Stroll
    Friday Dec 6 & Saturday Dec 7
    11am – 5pm

    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.


    Holly Folly Follies
    Friday Dec 6
    8:30pm – 10pm

    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!


    Annual Holly Folly Jingle Bell Run & Brunch Fundraiser
    Saturday Dec 7
    9am – 12pm

    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.


    Souper Saturday
    Saturday Dec 7
    11am – 2pm

    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.


    Snowball Bar Crawl
    Saturday Dec 7
    1pm – 7pm

    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.


    Holly Folly Inn Stroll
    Saturday Dec 7
    1pm – 4pm

    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!
    Saturday Dec 7
    8pm – 10pm

    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!


    Holly Folly Bingo with Austin & Mackenzie
    Sunday Dec 8
    1pm – 3pm

    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!


    There is a never ending schedule of fun events.  ptownie wants to make sure you know about all our favorites!


    The Canteen
    225 Commercial Street
    508-487-3800

    The beloved Provincetown tradition is back for The Canteen Holiday Market tenth year! Starting the day after Thanksgiving and running until New Years, the Canteen transforms into a magical, cozy place to gather, enjoy holiday foods and drinks, and buy handcrafted goods from local artisans. This year, we will be offering several different experiences for you to enjoy — all in one trip or over several outings to our little “village.”

    Crown & Anchor
    247 Commercial Street
    508-487-1430

    Make sure and check out the Holiday Market’s at The Crown & Anchor this Holiday Season in Provincetown! Local artists are selling their handmade goods in the courtyard Saturdays and Sundays thru First Light *with select Fridays (11/29 & 12/6)
    Do not miss Tina Burner in A Bitchmas Carol when she’ll be sure to put the dick back in dickens at The Crown in Provincetown.
    Sound of Music Sing-A-Long with Jon Richardson is going to be the Thursday of Holly Folly Weekend at Crown & Anchor in Provincetown.
    Bing Crosby’s voice will forever define the music of the Holiday season! Crown & Anchor in Provincetown by a talented cast of musicians, Bing: The Holiday Hits with Jon Richardson will take you for a walk down memory lane and will bring you nostalgia, hope, and Christmas cheer.
    Marissa Miller and Yaron Spiwak Present The BIG GAY Holiday Movie Musical Extravaganza with Provincetown’s Crown & Anchor! Attend an exclusive screening of beloved Christmas films and TV specials, showcasing iconic scenes and interactive sing-alongs. Explore classic favorites, witty satire, Hanukkah celebrations, and romantic delights, complemented by live singing, popcorn and eggnog. Reel in the cheer and join this dynamic duo for some holiday hits and Hollywood Clips!
    Holly Folly just wouldn’t be the same without the incredible Thirsty Burlington! Join her for a brand new holiday spectacular, “Christmas is Cher-ing!” With stunning costumes and all your favorite classic holiday songs—plus a few exciting new ones—this show promises to be an unforgettable part of Provincetown’s festive season. Don’t miss out on Thirsty’s dazzling performance that’s sure to make your holiday merry and bright!
    Well, well well… If it isn’t Sandy Claus (Kristen Becker) rolling into town with a brand new show : Claus & Affect with 2 SHOWS only at The Crown & Anchor for Holly Folly in Provincetown. Co-starting Harrison Fish as the hard hitting journalist, America Furst.

    Gifford House
    9 Carver Street
    508-487-0688

    The Gifford House is partnering with New England Open Markets to provide with HollyGay Market making Provincetown your destination for artisanal holiday shopping this season! For the perfect gift seekers, make sure to book your Holly Folly weekend in Provincetown now!
    This Provincetown’s Holly Folly, Roxy Pops is premiering her very first Holiday Solo adventure “Santa, Bring Me a Man!” at the Gifford House. In this live singing show, Roxy is your “Editor in Chief” of THROB magazine (like Marie Claire, but soaked in vodka), she is narrowing down her Ultimate Holiday guide for Dating at the holidays. After 10 years of dating in Provincetown, she has tried ALL the tips and is finally ready to share with you!

    Live at the Art House
    214 Commercial Street
    774-538-9688

    Ginger Minj in Southern Comfort and Joy! is throwing a Christmas Party at her house and YOU’RE invited at Live Art House in Provincetown.

    Post Office Cafe & Cabaret
    303 Commercial Street
    508-487-0087

    Fabulous Drag Queen Paige Turner returns to Provincetown for Holly Folly weekend at Post Office Cabaret in her spectacular new Christmas show, where she keeps things “Merry & Bright” with glitter, glamour, and a whole lot of holiday cheer!
    Provincetown is coming your way for Holly Folly! Join Mary Callanan & Brian Patton on Friday, December 6 at 9pm at Post Office Cafe and Cabaret.
    Mike Flanagan, Sheree Marcelle, and Lauren Scales return to the Post Office Cabaret for the fourth edition of A Soulful Christmas in Provincetown! Movie moments, sing-alongs, and sensational vocals & harmonies!
    Sunday December 8 of Holly Folly Weekend, the Annual Cookie Party continues with Post Office Cafe in Provincetown at 5pm – 8pm.Enjoy live music by Mike Flanagan, Sheree Marcelle & Lauren Scales and hosted Vivienne Fontaine & Raquel Blakes.  Fill your stockings with as many delicious baked goods as possible.

    Red Room
    258 Commercial Street
    508-487-4870

    The weather may be cold, but this tea is still served HOT. Don’t miss out Santa Con Tea on your favorite Provincetown tradition this Holly Folly in Red Room. Free admission. Come enjoy a holiday sip and twirl in our festive decorated club!

    Unitarian Universalist Meeting House
    236 Commercial Street
    ptownmusic.com

    The “Joy to All!” concert is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 7th at 6PM and enjoy 10 musicians performing music for happy holidays. A delightful concert for the season a special final event of the 26th season of Great Music on Sundays @5

    Your stop for a full schedule of Provincetown events, programs, shows, parties, and more!: Provincetown Event Calendar

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