Wicked Local
PROVINCETOWN – Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the town’s summer season. It also is the end of year-long COVID-19 restrictions.
In pre-pandemic times, this meant hundreds of young women grouped together on boats and in nightclubs with six-packs on each shoulder in what has been dubbed as “baby dyke weekend.”
Last year the streets were quiet, as many retail businesses and restaurants were closed.
“The big word last year was ‘pivot.’ The big word this year is ‘reimagine,’” said the town’s director of tourism, Anthony Fuccillo.
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday, May 17, that the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend May 29 is the new target date for the end of nearly all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the state. The town will continue to follow state guidelines, said Board of Health Director Morgan Clark during a remote meeting May 20.
Provincetown: summer rentals nearly booked
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Michaela Chesin, Banner Staff
PROVINCETOWN – Visitors appear to be venturing out and heading to Provincetown, with the COVID-19 virus threat abating and as advertising ramps up for the town’s themed weeks. But there could very well be no room at the inn, according to local lodging owners. We’re three weeks out from Memorial Day weekend, which is the unofficial start of the summer season,” state Sen. Julian Cyr said Thursday, May 6, at a regional media event. “We already are seeing an influx of both seasonal residents, returning workers and visitors.”
Upcoming themed weeks and weekends include Ptown Pride from June 4 to June 6, Fourth of July, Bear Week from July 10 to July 17, Family Week in late July and Carnival Week on mid-August, according to an email Monday from the Provincetown Business Guild. The Select Board on April 29 banned Fourth of July fireworks and the Carnival parade. The Provincetown Portuguese Festival on June 25-27 is substantially sc
A boost to arts and tourism
“This funding is critical to shining a bright light on the beauty, power and depth that arts and culture have on our region,” she said in an announcement of the state grant.
By showcasing cultural offerings, Wake said, “we have an opportunity to not only provide exposure, but an essential boost to our artists and arts organizations that desperately need all the help they can get.”
The foundation’s grant is the largest of the 14 grants distributed to Cape and Islands organizations. Those represent nearly one-quarter of the 59 grants and about 19% of the more than $1.58 million in funding available through the newly created Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant Pilot Program.
TRAVEL: The return of Provincetown
May 9, 2021 |
From Staff reports
The summer season is around the corner, and Provincetown is ready to welcome visitors, the city’s leaders say. From LGBTQ-themed weeks with COVID-compliant events to enjoying a poolside cabaret singer to outdoor attractions like whale-watching, picnicking on the beach, dune tours, and bike-riding, to a getaway focused on wellness and tranquility there are so many ways to experience a Provincetown vacation.
And the small businesses of Provincetown, supported by the Provincetown Business Guild, are planning a myriad of fun ways to enjoy your summer in America’s original LGBTQ destination.
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