08/15/2026 to 08/22/2026
Carnival – created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978 – is Ptown’s original Summer celebration of community, expression, and creativity. The weeklong festival attracts tens of thousands of guests from all over the world to enjoy parties, performances, costume contests, and the legendary Carnival parade. The 48th Carnival parade will roll down Commercial Street on Thursday, August 20. Start planning now for 2026’s theme: Deep Sea Disco!
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