Provincetown Carnival Starts This Weekend

PROVINCETOWN, MA — The Provincetown Carnival officially gets underway on Saturday, marking the return of Cape Cod's largest annual event.

Back for the 46th year, this year's theme for Carnival is Renaissance & Revolution.

Tickets can be purchased at the link here, and include access to various events across town, including:

• Official Opening Party & Costume Contest at Crown & Anchor (Sunday, 9 p.m.)
• Let Them Eat Cake: Brass Key Pool Party (Monday, 1 p.m.)
• Le Bal Masqué: A-House Official Carnival Dance Party (Monday 10 p.m.)
• Opulence: A Diamond & Pearls Dance Party at Red Room with FROLIC Weekend (Wednesday, 10 p.m.)
• The Renaissance Ball Closing Party with Kevin Aviance at Crown & Anchor (Friday at 10 p.m.)

The ticket package also includes a commemorative Provincetown beach towel, Carnival poster and bandana.

Provincetown's annual Carnival parade is scheduled for Aug. 22 along Commerical St. starting at 3 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities for the week are still available, with specifics opportunities included at the link here.