Costumed revelers watch the parade during the 45th Annual Provincetown Carnival Parade in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on August 17, 2023. The carnival, which celebrates community, expression and creativity was started in 1978 by the Provincetown Business Guild. The theme for the parade this year is “Land of Toys”. The Guild uses the parade to introduce new LGBTQ+ visitors and their allies to the Provincetown community. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/AFP Photo)
