Provincetown, Massachusetts is a town that's steeped in American history. It's also the nation's best and brightest LGBT summer resort destination. And those two things converge over the Independence Day holiday in a way that makes Ptown sparkle red, white, blue, and gay like no other place in the country.
Here are 76 reasons why Ptown is the gayest place to spend the 4th of July (and by gay, we also mean happy).
American thighs:
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Cher:
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Bods on the Breakwater:
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Jackets that would make Suze Orman proud:
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Queer shorts at Tea Dance:
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En flique flag draping:
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Varla Jean Merman channeling an American icon:
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Foursomes for the 4th:
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Coordination:
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Posing:
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Picturesque photo ops:
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Boyfriends:
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Best friends:
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Miss Richfield 1981:
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Beauty and the beach:
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Hats:
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Hat Sisters:
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Fashion:
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Sexy nerds:
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Sparklers!
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Pit bulls and cute guys in glasses:
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Serenity:
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Cowboys in underwear:
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Glamour:
https://instagram.com/p/4xjbYOGg9V/
Lobster:
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Giant…flags.
https://instagram.com/p/4wsMNDuDxJ/
Patriotism:
https://instagram.com/p/4vGog9tgh_/
Speedos:
https://instagram.com/p/4wvk57I0ve/
You find out why they call it ‘Cape' Cod.
https://instagram.com/p/4utR8dOesn/
Piggybacking:
https://instagram.com/p/4uku9BB9Av/
Hats:
https://instagram.com/p/4u1DXPRDQM/
Boyfriends in onesies:
https://instagram.com/p/4ufckAAgx6/
That long trek to Boy Beach:
https://instagram.com/p/4xW2Xvoy74/
Kissing at low tide:
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Leather:
https://instagram.com/p/4zSU7AAzPA/
Kayakers:
https://instagram.com/p/4w5pLcPyVa/
Pool parties:
https://instagram.com/p/4xnWauPCEc/
Hugs:
https://instagram.com/p/4vD4f3xFbX/
American Pride:
https://instagram.com/p/4uXAvyDwae/
Captains America:
https://instagram.com/p/4uQsq6rt6A/
Adorable street musicians:
https://instagram.com/p/4xuPiATQMM/
Summer crushes:
https://instagram.com/p/4wd91DTWUS/
Matching tanks:
https://instagram.com/p/4uxQtfx1tB/
Whale watching:
https://instagram.com/p/4ueOb-uJU7/
Bicycles!
https://instagram.com/p/4uNTCtRwmR/
Boot camp!
https://instagram.com/p/4uMqTKPCMm/
Scarbie!
https://instagram.com/p/4sb_pAuEiy/
Tea dance:
https://instagram.com/p/4v2FXBvFaJ/
Boys in the sand.
https://instagram.com/p/4zG9v2RpKb/
Dina Martina.
https://instagram.com/p/4y1ZEWIajD/
Scruffy mornings.
https://instagram.com/p/4yzMs8hacf/
Unexpected reunions:
https://instagram.com/p/4x7CogMWLa/
Objectification:
https://instagram.com/p/4xwvbOH53C/
Double dates:
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Shoez.
https://instagram.com/p/4xkMjGGg-5/
Surfing:
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Old friends:
https://instagram.com/p/4xf4cOSjRD/
Pooling at the Provincetown Inn:
https://instagram.com/p/4xdPPEkxPK/
Esther Williams routines.
https://instagram.com/p/4xMvo_r6t0/
Beach blanket bingo.
https://instagram.com/p/4xFdXFmvGE/
Sexy couples:
https://instagram.com/p/4xA_QDiS7H/
Sun-soaked singles:
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Bling.
https://instagram.com/p/4w3kd2mAih/
Tongue action:
https://instagram.com/p/4wwDFvLvu1/
Independence:
https://instagram.com/p/4wqY9cQsBd/
British invasion?
https://instagram.com/p/4wnKR6HIcc/
Truck pools:
https://instagram.com/p/4waqwxKaNS/
Matching outfits:
https://instagram.com/p/4uoIfjP8wQ/
Paddling pals:
https://instagram.com/p/4uZ96IscZM/
Dogs in summer scarves:
https://instagram.com/p/4uMAxapd5l/
Bisexuals:
https://instagram.com/p/4uKlh1lBvw/
Flaggots.
https://instagram.com/p/4uQvO9lTVv/
Happiness:
https://instagram.com/p/4uy_7YjrTD/
Swimwear specials:
https://instagram.com/p/4w-1ucNTlq/
Threesomes:
https://instagram.com/p/4vE6yNqf5V/
Firework finales:
https://instagram.com/p/4vSwb2ML8k/
