Carnival

One of my absolute favorite things to do is Carnival in Ptown. Here is the schedule for this years Carnival in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

FAIRY TALES
August 12-18, 2007

Sunday, August 12

Fairy Tale Headquarters are at the old firehouse next to Town Hall, Commercial Street; 10AM - 8PM. Here you can pick up pre-purchased tickets or purchase all the beads you'll need for the week, official Carnival Tee-Shirts, or tickets for the events.

Wizard of Oz VIP Party at the Brass Key, 67 Bradford Street; 3PM - 5PM; included in the VIP Pass All friends of Dorothy know that the VIP Party is the only place to be seen in Provincetown on this Sunday afternoon! Don your ruby red shoes and we'll wine and dine you at this exclusive party to those who have purchased VIP Passes. Click your heels three times and you'll leave with a fabulous gift bag. You'll know you're not in Kansas anymore!! We'll be featuring Bacardi Cocktails, Bud Light Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages and light hors d'oeuvres.

Fairy Tales Masked Ball at the Boatslip Resort, 161 Commercial Street; 9PM - 1AM; $15 Kick-off the beginning of Carnival 2007, dressed as your favorite fairy tale character or in your most decorative mask. Tonight we'll be crowning the King and Queen of Carnival to reign over Provincetown for the week as it is transformed into a story book wonderland. $100 cash prize each for King and Queen. Also featured are performances by surprise entertainers.
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Monday, August 13

Fairy Tale Headquarters at the old firehouse next to Town Hall, Commercial Street; 10AM - 8PM

"Fairy Tales can come true... It can happen to you..." Create your own fairy tale as you spend Monday taking in all that Provincetown has to offer. Stroll along Commercial Street - one of the last great Main Streets in America; shop in our unique and eclectic stores, browse through our galleries, or visit the Provincetown Art Association and Museum or the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. If you're looking to become one with nature, head out to one of our great beaches, rent a bike and peddle through miles of nature trails, or kayak on Cape Cod Bay.

Our restaurants and bars are ready to serve up tasty treats and titillating toddies that would satisfy the meanest of ogres. Then, head to a show - Provincetown's got headliners from all over - or dance the night away like a fairy princess.

You're sure to have a happy ending to every day in Provincetown.

Tuesday, August 14

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at the Watership Inn, 7 Winthrop Street, 3PM - 5PM; $5 You won't be attending a tea party with the Mad Hatter. Instead, put a big grin on your face and don't be late for this very important date! A great gathering of friends, food, and Bacardi signature cocktails, Bud Light Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Peter Pan's Enchanted Boat Cruise on Bay State Cruises, MacMillan Wharf; 5:30PM - 9PM; $20 in advance, $25 at the dock Sprinkle on a little pixie dust and it's off to Neverland as you sail "second star to the right and straight on 'til morning", well, at least until 9:00PM! Dance with the lost boys to the sounds of DJ Lee Thornhill and you'll never grow up! Giveaways, bar and food service available. Boarding begins at 4:45.

Cinderella's "If the Shoe Fits" Ball at the A-House, 4-6 Masonic Place; 10PM - 1AM; $10 Bippity, Boppity, Boo! Your wicked step-sisters, Druzilla and Anastasia, would be green with envy to know that you're attending Prince Charming's Royal Ball! Tonight you're going to dance to popular and progressive music of today courtesy of resident DJ David LaSalle.

Wednesday, August 15

Fairy Tale Headquarters at the old firehouse next to Town Hall, Commercial Street; 10AM - 8PM

Little Red Riding Hood's Basket Auction at the Crown & Anchor Pool, Commercial Street; 12:30PM - 3PM My, what a big basket you have! All the better to carry home the treasures you'll bring home from this spirited live auction hosted by Cashetta, the world's only drag magician! Click here to download a description of all of our baskets

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Casino Night at the Boatslip, 161 Commercial Street; 8PM - 12AM; $5 Open Sesame! Just mutter the magic words and you're sure to win fortunes at Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, and Craps.

Drag Bingo at The UU Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street, 5:30pm doors open until 8:30pm A Carnival tradition - You'll be looking at more than the numbers on your card! Pre-sale bingo cards available from 1pm until sold out. Get yours early to guarantee entry.

Karaoke with Cruella at Club Purgatory at the Gifford House, 11 Carver Street, 10PM - 1AM; $5 Choose your favorite song and sing your heart out, baby! Remember black and white are colors for this night!

Thursday, August 16

Fairy Tale Headquarters at the old firehouse next to Town Hall, Commercial Street; 12PM - 4PM

Fairy Tales Parade on Commercial Street from East to West; 3PM. Everyone loves a parade! And, here in Provincetown, the annual Carnival Parade is the single busiest day of the year and the place to see and be seen! This year's parade - Fairy Tales - is sure to be the best yet! Dozens of floats of all sizes and shapes will travel down Commercial Street starting in the east and working west. Join us as fairy tales come to life in front of your eyes.
starring Grand Marshall - Judy Tenuta!
Parade Registration Form

Awards Ceremony at the Boatslip; 8PM Categories include, Best Overall Entry ($250), Best Thematic -Large Float ($100), Best Thematic-Small Float ($100), Best Thematic-Walking Entry ($100), Most Musical ($50), Most Original ($50), Most Fun ($50)

Rapunzel's Really Rocking Dance Party at Club Purgatory at the Gifford House, 11 Carver Street, 10PM - 1AM; $5 Let your hair down and dance the night away.

Friday, August 17

Fairy Tale Headquarters at the old firehouse next to Town Hall, Commercial Street; 12PM - 4PM

The Three Little Pigs Inn Stroll at various inns/guest houses throughout town; 2PM - 5PM; $20 You can huff and you can puff, but you won't blow our house down! Instead, you're invited into ten inns/guest houses, where we're featuring signature Bacardi Cocktails, Bud Light Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Click here for a map of participating inns/guest houses

Beauty and the Beast Ball at Paramount at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, 9PM - 1AM; $10 It doesn't matter if you're a beauty or a beast, everyone is sexy at this party! Dance the night away to DJ Paulo who has headlined events and parties around the world.

Saturday, August 18
Carnival 2007 Concert

Judy Tenuta

Judy Tenuta is the most famous person that ever lived. If you don't believe it just ask her! The stand-up comic/actress who describes herself as a "multi-media Bondage Goddess" and "the Aphrodite of the Accordion", is actually a caring nurturer who wakes up at 8PM to verbally abuse countless herds of mortal swine (her audience) and converts them to her signature religion "Judyism". Her fans ranging from fetuses to fossils, gays to geishas, all beg to chew her gum and kiss her feet because she is the only fun-feminist who preaches that all women should be worshipped as "Love Goddesses", and all men have an equal opportunity to become her furniture.....It could happen!

Judy has starred in her own HBO, Showtime, and Lifetime Specials and has been seen on every major talk show. Most recently she was a special correspondent for "American Journal", and "Entertainment Tonight," where she conducted interviews with such celebrated public figures as Donald Trump and Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Judy has also had two smash comedy CD's and has been nominated twice for Grammy Awards for her "Attention Butt-Pirates and Lesbetarians", and "In Goddess We Trust". She is also the author of "The Power of Judyism" (Harper-Collins).

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Have a great weekend!

David Goulart