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Provincetown Pride Celebration on Cape Cod

It’s almost time for the annual Provincetown Lgbtq+ fest Celebration!Here's a line-up of just some of the entertainment and uplifting Lgbtq+ fest events happening June 6-8, when you can show your correct colors while celebrating LGBTQ+ awareness, empowerment and diversity.

FRIDAY, June 6
Official Pride Crossing on Bay Mention Cruise Co.
Embark on a pride-filled journey on the sea from Boston to Provincetown with Bay State Cruise Co. at 5:30pm. Lgbtq+ fest flags will be flying high!

Pride Bingo at The Governor Bradford
Governor Bradford Restaurant, 312 Commercial Road, Provincetown
Join mythical drag hostesses Paige Turner at The Governor Bradford for an afternoon of Bingo to mark Provincetown Pride! 3 to 5 p.m.

Opening Reception for “The New Ptown Resistance”
Provincetown Pride Center, 115 Bradford Highway, Provincetown
This art exhibit explores Provincetown’s unique forms of radical expression—past and present—and invites us to reflect on how we can claim agency in our own lives, using Ptown as inspiration. 5 to 8 pm.

Official Lgbtq+ fest Kickoff Party at Red Room
Red Room, 258 Commercial St

How Ptown Got So Gay, Homosexual, Gay
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Ptown, as so many understand it, was once a shabby old seaport that had fallen on hard times. Yankees lived on one side of town, Portuguese on the other. When the railroad came, it position the Portuguese on the mistaken side of the tracks.
The railroad, though, brought tourists to savor Provincetown’s wide, sandy beaches. So did the steamer from Boston and later, Route 6. Portuguese families discovered they could create a little extra money by taking in boarders. While the Portuguese men were away fishing, their wives accommodated visitors, often nice single men. They returned year after year, and they grew friendly with their hostesses.
From then and there, Provincetown was only a few steps away from becoming a gay mecca. But the town’s unique subculture had its roots in a long-ago past.
Provincetown roofs. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.
Ptown, The Beginning
Before they ever set foot on Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrims made landfall on the extreme northern tip of Cape Cod. They did a little exploring, stole a little Indian corn, signed the Mayflower Compact and then moved on to Plymouth.
But they realized the deep, sheltered harbor teemed with f

LGBTQ+ Cape Cod
Cape Cod is widely known as a welcoming destination for Diverse travelers. Over the years, the Cape has cultivated an inclusive atmosphere that appeals to a diverse range of visitors.

The towns that comprise Cape Cod are acknowledged for their open-mindedness and acceptance of diverse lifestyles. Provincetown, in particular, has a long-standing reputation as a welcoming LGBTQ+ haven and a focal show for LGBTQ+ society on Cape Cod. The town's bustling Commercial Street is lined with LGBTQ+-owned businesses, including shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. In addition to a vibrant social scene, Provincetown has numerous galleries, theaters and act venues to explore.

Provincetown has earned PlanetOut's Travel Awards designation "Best Local Gay Resort Town” multiple times.

LGBTQ+-Friendly Accommodations
Throughout Cape Cod, you'll find a variety of LGBTQ-friendly accommodations, ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxurious resorts. Many establishments proudly display rainbow flags or other symbols of inclusivity.

LGBTQ+ Events and Festivals
Cape Cod hosts several Gay events and festivals throughout the

Provincetown: The Gayest Town in America
Provincetown was built for the LGBTQ lifestyle. The farthest town on the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, it’s a vibrant and friendly spot that’s welcoming to all. Whether you’re checking out the local art or walking in Carnival down Commercial Street, it’s a excellent time year-round.
A Quick History of Provincetown
The word “Massachusetts” is the language spoken by the Nauset Native American tribe, who were the original settlers in the area. In 1620, the Cape was actually named “Shoal Hope” before finally settling on “Cape Cod” after all the cod in the area.
In the 1890s the town was booming and a mecca for artists and writers, as well as summer tourists. In the 1960s it began to attract a significantly male lover population and has remained that way ever since. Today, the majority of people that live in P-Town are in the LGBTQ community.
Stats on P-Town
Provincetown is the gayest town in the United States per capita.
The year-round population is just 3,000 people.
Most people refer to Provincetown as “P-Town.”
The Mayflower landed in P-Town first.
The total area