It’s day 2 of Provincetown Carnival Week. Today’s program includes three brunches and a cruise.
The 2024 Renaissance X Revolution theme week runs from August 17 to 24. The tip of Cape Cod is expected to be filled with rainbows, feathers, big hair and plenty of costumes with nods to Marie Antoinette and Beyonce.
In addition to the highly anticipated parade down Commercial Street on August 22nd (no beads!), the week also features pool parties, dance parties, drag queens, costume opportunities, and a boat cruise, to name just a few of the festive summer activities.
We give you an up-to-date overview of what you can do every day of Carnival.
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Here are some events scheduled for today:
Feet Over Front Street 5K Run and Walk
The run/walk benefits the Provincetown Business Guild. Registration closes at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, 10 minutes before the race begins, but cheer sections are encouraged along Commercial Street, according to the event website.
It costs $55 to run and $35 to walk. Learn more and register at https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Provincetown/FeetOverFrontStreetCarnivalRunWalk.
Those who have registered will meet at the Harbor Hotel at 698 Commercial St. between 7 and 8:15 a.m. The route will run the length of Commercial Street (formerly Front Street) to the Provincetown Inn and will include the entire length of MacMillian Pier, according to Carnival’s website.
Strollers, dogs and costumes are welcome. The run starts at 8:30.
Eat brunch
The Red Inn at 15 Commercial St. is hosting a jazz brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including art supplies. The Say Gay Sunday Brunch at the Crown & Anchor at 247 Commercial St. starts and ends an hour later, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including live singing. The Pilgrim House at 336 Commercial St. is hosting its Miss Conception’s Big Gay Diznee Brunch, a drag show with 10 costume changes, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Go on a cruise
“F@g Bash at Sea Carnival Cruise: WHAT’S THE TEA PARTY?” departs MacMillian Pier at 4pm (boarding starts at 3:15pm) and runs until 7pm. Specialty cocktails will be available throughout the cruise.
Watch a show – or three
There are about seven shows to choose from on Sunday evening, including “Tina Burner Scene Queen” at the Wave Bar in the Crown & Anchor at 7:30pm and “The Green Fairy – A Six Part Musical Fantasy” at the Crown & Anchor at 9pm.
Choose a party
There are a few parties to choose from on Sunday, in addition to the cruise. Crown & Anchor is having a party and costume contest starting at 9pm.
There will also be a Renaissance to Cowboy Carter dance party in the Red Room at 258 Commercial St. at 10 p.m.
The Boatslip Resort and Beach Club has a themed dance party every day of Carnival except Friday at 161 Commercial St. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On August 18, it’s Over the Rainbow. Suggestions for what to wear? “Wear a single color from your rainbow or create an Oz-esque inspiration.”
See a complete schedule of all Carnival events at https://ptown.org/calendars/.
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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Provincetown Carnival 2024 Schedule: Today’s Parties, Brunches, and Cruises
