Provincetown

Carnival 2026

This photo series captures the color, character, and candid moments of the 2026 Carnival Parade.

Photography by Mikolo Schlanger

Woman wearing sunglasses blows bubbles with a blue bubble machine outdoors
Costumed performer with gold makeup and jeweled headpiece raising a red flag against a blue sky
Performer in colorful sequined jacket and yellow sunglasses pointing toward the camera under a blue sky
Person in a curly blond wig, reflective visor sunglasses, jeweled outfit, and pearl necklace at a colorful parade
Performer with a bright pink curly wig and octopus tentacle accessories dancing beneath a blue sky.
Two bearded men in colorful festival outfits and sunglasses pose beneath a bright blue sky, with one holding a multicolored parasol.
Smiling woman in sunglasses holding colorful festival bracelets under a bright blue sky, with other attendees nearby.
Musicians in colorful costumes perform outdoors with mallets and drums under a blue sky.
Crowded waterfront street with an lobster restaurant sign, historic shingled buildings, and pedestrians.
Crowded Pride festival street with rainbow flags, colorful balloons, spectators, and water sprays