Besides being America’s oldest continuous art colony, Provincetown is best known as a playground for the LGBTQ+ community, so it makes perfect sense that the 45th annual carnival theme would be “Land of Toys.” Strap on your Barbie-inspired high heels, slip into G.I. Joe-style camouflage, or get your whole crew outfitted like Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, and the rest of the “Clue” characters—then get yourself to the main parade or any of the other exciting events that make up Carnival Week. This year, that includes a “Disco Duck Carnival Cruise” on the harbor, “Ken’s Malibu Pool Party” at the Brass Key Guesthouse, and an appearance by RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ favorite Alyssa Edwards at Town Hall.
| When | Where | How |
| Aug. 12–19 | Various venues, Provincetown | ptown.org |
