Provincetown History Snippets: Is It Carnival Time?

August 10, 2021

History

Provincetown’s carnival began in 1978 as a fundraiser for the brand-new Provincetown Business Guild, which was seeking to make the town more of an LGBT vacation destination.

We love themes here in Ptown, and so The first theme was A Night in Rio, and since then themes have included (to name a few!)

Puttin’ On the Glitz
Broadway Musicals
Myths & Legends
TV Sitcoms
Circus
Fanta Sea
Heroes & Villains
Gay Paree
Fairy Tales
Jungle Fantasy
Peace, Love, and Go-Go Boots

Did you participate in any past carnivals? Share your memories and photos here!

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