Provincetown, Massachusetts, has been an LGBTQ+ haven ever since 1899, when Charles Hawthorne founded the Cape Cod School of Art. It gained traction in the 1920s as a place of "relative freedom and acceptance" and has only grown more accepting ever since.Although we've taken ten steps backward thanks to the current administration, 2025 proved the city was just as gay with its Pride Rally and "Sashay to Tea" event that culminated in a dance party at the Boatslip.Provincetown started encouraging businesses and entertainers to come out of the closet in the 1950s, but the Stonewall Riots led the town to explode with activism and visible queer expressions of art, which led to this year's parade being "structured in the Spirit of Stonewall."Hosted by Austin Tyler and Mackenzie, the event included performances by Tori McClain and Qya Cristl, with state Senator Julian Cyr making a speech to help remind the masses why it's so important to be proud of our LGBTQ+ community every day, even despite Provincetown assuring that every day is Pride.The streets were packed with energy, as is displayed in the 22 photos below.While you're scrolling, be sure to check out photographer Julia Comes on Instagram @juliacumes to see more of her amazing work.How many of these Pride facts did you know? Pride is for EVERYONE! These vintage photos of Pride prove that it is, was, and will forever be about diversity! If you want to celebrate Pride Month, but youre not sure where to start, check out our Pride 2025 calendar and our lists of every Black Pride event, Dyke March and Trans Pride celebration in the country. Don't forget the first Pride was a riot. Know your Stone Wall Uprising history!Is this your first Pride? Here's 5 essential tips you need to know!Want to celebrate Pride with the whole family? Heres how!Pride is a blast but it can also be awkward! These moments are sadly, too relatable. Looking to get kinky at Pride? Heres how to find your kink scene. Pride Month is a time to let your Pride and kink flags fly. Here's how to do it safely.Looking to find a little love at Pride? Heres how to get your flirt on!There are a lot of flags flying at Pride. Heres what they all mean! Want to get busy at Pride? Heres how to play safely.How many of these Pride facts did you know? Pride is for EVERYONE! These vintage photos of Pride prove that it is, was, and will forever be about diversity! If you want to celebrate Pride Month, but youre not sure where to start, check out our Pride 2025 calendar and our lists of every Black Pride event, Dyke March and Trans Pride celebration in the country. Don't forget the first Pride was a riot. Know your Stone Wall Uprising history!Is this your first Pride? Here's 5 essential tips you need to know!Want to celebrate Pride with the whole family? Heres how!Pride is a blast but it can also be awkward! These moments are sadly, too relatable. Looking to get kinky at Pride? Heres how to find your kink scene. Pride Month is a time to let your Pride and kink flags fly. Here's how to do it safely.Looking to find a little love at Pride? Heres how to get your flirt on!