Deep Sea Disco Takes Provincetown
A week of parties, costume contests, and the legendary parade down Commercial Street.
The 48th Annual Provincetown Carnival Week
About Carnival Week
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!
For a schedule of events, see the full schedule.
Stay for the Parade