Seeking summer sun, surf and sand? Look beyond the Caribbean and Mexico for one of our favorite gay vacation spots.
It’s a little-known place called Provincetown that we think has the potential be huge among the gays someday.
Of course, we’re kidding around, because P-Town has for decades been a queer mecca for good reason. And as the brisk temperatures and snow of winter melt into spring, the Massachusetts mainstay gives us—and the entire LGBTQ community—plenty to look forward to.
Now’s a good time to book for the summer before accommodations completely sell out, especially if you want to snag a decent vacation rental. But we enjoy staying at hotels when we visit and P-Town has numerous options, all depending on the vibe you’re looking for.
If you’re in your Slut Era, we recommend staying in the heart of town at the gay resort, The Boatslip. It’s nothing fancy, but the resort’s a whole lot of fun as the hub of summertime T-dances and other gatherings for gaggles of gays.
For a more chill time, the sleek AWOL, a chic little inn near the moors. The beautiful property also attracts plenty of gay men, but offers a little serenity if you want some peace and quiet that’s not too far from the action when you seek a healthy dose of fun and fabulousness in town.
Summer in P-Town is your big chance to load up on queer entertainment, too, with the top drag performers and other big-name acts taking over small stages across the town. Ticket prices are shockingly low compared to tour stops in the rest of the U.S., so that can more than offset your overall travel expenses.
Once you book your flight into Boston, it’s a good idea to get your fast ferry ticket to Provincetown with Bay State Cruise Company, too. That 90-minute voyage allows you to meet a few fellow travelers and get the party started before you ever step foot on P-Town soil.
Whether you’ve never been to Provincetown or you’ve been every year for the past 33 summers, it’s prime time to plan a visit.
Scroll down after the story for the full list of queertastic events throughout 2024.
Provincetown LGBTQ Events 2024
Main photo by https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Vadim_777; Second photo courtesy of The Boatslip
ptownchamber.com
Single Women’s Weekend
ProvincetownForWomen.com – Thursday-Saturday, May 16-18, 2024
MEMDAY Weekend Women’s Festival
Women of Color Weekend
WOCW.org – Friday-Monday, May 31-June 3, 2024
Pride Weekend in Provincetown
Ptown.org – Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2, 2024
Frolic: Men of Color Weekend
MenOfMelaninMagic.com/frolic – Thursday-Sunday, June 13-17, 2024
Bear Week
PtownBears.events – Saturday-Saturday, July 13-21, 2024
Girl Splash
ProvincetownForWomen.com – Wednesday-Saturday, 24-27, 2024
Family Week
PtownFamilyWeek.com – Saturday-Saturday, July 27-August 3, 2024
Carnival 2024
Ptown.org – Saturday-Saturday, August 17-24
46th Annual Carnival Parade on Thursday, August 22, 2024
Gay Pilots Cape Cod Classic
NGPA.org – Thursday-Sunday, September 14-17, 2024
Yankee Lambda Antique Car Show
YankeeLCC.com – Friday-Sunday, September 15-17, 2024
Mates Leather Weekend XXVI
Ptown.org Friday-Saturday, September 27-29, 2024
Womens’ Week
WomenInnkeepers.com – Monday-Sunday, October 14-20, 2024
TransWeek
TransWeek.org – Sunday-Sunday, October 20-27, 2024
“Spooky Bear” Halloween Weekend
Ptown.org – Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov 3, 2024
AIDS World Day
ASGCC.org Sunday, December 1, 2024
Holly Folly
Ptown.org Friday-Sunday, December 6-8, 2024
