Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 28, 2024
To: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at Provincetown, a very gay festive affair with holiday lights & delicious dishes.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at Provincetown, a very gay festive affair with holiday lights, delicious dishes, great live performances, dance parties and a 5k trot to keep you in shape in-between all that Turkey!
- Although it is off season, weekends in PTown fill up, especially for special events, so book your hotel in advance as you would in the Summer season. Check out the Foxberry Inn, a charming hotel with great rooms, excellent breakfast options and charming hosts.
Thanksgiving in Provincetown
- Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December 2024 – Events are clustered around The Crown and Anchor and The Canteen with daily shows and a Holiday Market taking pride of place.
- One event not to be missed is the lighting of the now famous Lobster Pot Christmas Tree on the Saturday evening of the Thanksgiving Weekend.
- The PTown Christmas tree becomes the heart of later celebrations including Holly Folly and First Light
Provincetown Thanksgiving Dinner
Provincetown has some of the finest restaurants in New England. Each restaurant has a delicious Thanksgiving menu planned for guests. Reservations are highly recommended. Here are the restaurants that are operating over the Thanksgiving Weekend.
- Far Land Provisions , 150 Bradford St. 508-487-0045
- Governor Bradford Restaurant, 312 Commercial St. 508-487-2781
- Napi’s Restaurant, 7 Freeman St. 508-487-1145
- The Canteen, 227 Commercial St. 508-487-3800
- The Mews Restaurant 5PM-8:30PM, Regular menu and a Thanksgiving special offering, 429 Commercial St. 508-487-1500
- The Pointe Restaurant 1PM-7:30PM, Traditional Thanksgiving Four-Course. 82 Bradford St. 508-487-6767
- Tin Pan Alley 2PM-8PM Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, 269 Commercial St. 508-487-1648
PTown’s Turkey Trot
- Thursday, 28th Nov 2024 – Pilgrim Turkey Trot 5K to Benefit Helping Our Women, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- The 10th Annual Provincetown Pilgrim 5K Trot is back!! Please gather your entire flock on Thanksgiving morning before your big feast! This event is a fun run and walking community event for all people and pets (costumes encouraged) along Ptown’s most charming street, Commercial St.
Canteen Holiday Market
- From Friday 29th Nov, 2024 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Holiday Market at Canteen
- A PTown holiday tradition – a cross between your favorite beach bar and a European Market – the Canteen’s back porch is lined with makers offering some incredible one of a kind gifts. Along with the shopping you’ll also find some incredible food + drink that you can enjoy indoors or out!
Lighting of the Lobster Pot
- Saturday, 30th Nov 2024 – 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm – Lopes Square
- The decorated trap installation was first created to bring light & joy while highlighting the hardworking Provincetown Lobstermen. It has continued for 20 years by the Julian Popko family & amazing volunteers.
Parties and Events
- Nov 29th and 30th 2024
- Crown and Anchor hosts a series of events including Pink Bingo on Friday at lunchtime, and a tribute to Bing Crosby on Saturday from 6pm.
- A-House – Come dance off that Turkey at one of Provincetown’s favorite institutions on Nov 25th & 26th.
Recommended Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Carpe Diem Guesthouse is our
home from home when in Provincetown.
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Provincetown itself has two main drags, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. P’town can be divided into three sections, the quiet and peaceful West End, the bustling downtown center, and the East End, which has a number of galleries and guesthouses.
7 Cook St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Located in the heart of Provincetown’s art gallery district, the historic Inn at Cook Street was originally built in 1836. It features unique, individually decorated guest rooms and serves a daily hot breakfast.
Each guest room is decorated with original local artwork and offers antique furnishings. A flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom are included.
12 Winthrop Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast is centrally located in the heart of Provincetown and boasts 3 outdoor decks. Whale watching from the pier is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
The Beaconlight Guest House features rooms with an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a refrigerator. The rooms are furnished with bright colors and inviting décor, and offer plush bathrobes.
102 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This historic Provincetown hotel, located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 m away.
Every room at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony.
176 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
This Provincetown property features rooms equipped with refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. The Pilgrim Monument and Park are within a 10-minute walk of the property.
Rooms are uniquely decorated and with large windows and balconies at the Anchor Inn Beach House. The rooms have antique-style furnishings and white bedding.
Provincetown, MA
This apartment will provide you with a satellite TV and DVD player, air conditioning and a living room. The kitchenette has a microwave, a fridge and an oven, as well as coffee machine. A patio and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
All units have a satellite TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit.
Provincetown, MA
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. Private parking and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
This home offers it all! Just steps to the best spots downtown and direct access to a beautiful bay beach. This air-conditioned holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a cable TV, and a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge.
6 Masonic Place Provincetown, MA 02657
Provincetown's Oldest and Most Popular Gay Bar in Town Featuring The Little Bar, a jukebox bar with fireplace, The Macho Bar, a leather cruise bar, and The Dance Club
Historic District, 186 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with Friendly staff, great company and good music with shows
359 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Walk through a long courtyard and pass some stores to find this modern, minimalist gay bar overlooking the beach, the place to be for the sunset
293 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Fun gay bar with lots to do like Pool Tables, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Darts
161 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Internationally renowned destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and home to the world famous Tea Dance. Located on the water in the West End of town on Commercial Street
247 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
The Crown & Anchor features six unique bar venues including the town's largest nightclub (Paramount), the town's only video bar (Wave), a cabaret venue, a poolside bar with heated pool, a piano bar and an ever-popular leather bar (The Vault). The Crown also features the Central House at the Crown—a year-round restaurant offering lunch and dinner
9 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657
The Porchside Lounge is the friendliest meeting place in Provincetown! Join friends for a game of pool, challenge yourself to a video game or relax at one of the indoor lounge areas or outdoor porch bars. Enjoy good conversation, renew old acquaintances and make new friends!
10 Carver Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Chill Lounge located on the corner of Carver Street Upscale and sophisticated gay bar
177 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Per dinner drinks are always good here, so is the food
Amazing waterfront outdoor deck dinning with a 180 degree view of Provincetown Harbor. Fresh seafood, American continental, weekly specials, late nigh bar
207 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with a beautiful waterfront deck bar boasts magnificent views, creative cocktails, and an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere.and with a nice patio overlooking the water
149 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
A relaxed little gay bar mixed ages
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