just yesterday we were parading the streets of Provincetown with
our strollers and handmade “I love my family” signs! Last year was
a spectacular success on every level: the workshops were powerful,
the gatherings and special events were all a hit and the week
instilled a tremendous sense of community for all of us. We
laughed, we cried, we sang and we danced. And now we’re ready for
the best year yet.
By now you know that Family Pride is partnering with R Family
Vacations this year. And you know that there is no registration
fee. Every family who travels to Provincetown for family week can
participate. R Family Vacations will be doing what they do best by
producing all the activities during the week (such as picnics,
puppet workshops, dance classes, etc.) and we’ll be doing what we
do best by bringing you a full array of guest speakers and
workshops to maximize your fight for family equality. Our friends
at COLAGE will be providing their programming again this year as
well. You’ll need to register for COLAGE events on their
website.
So what are some of this year’s highlights? We’re glad you asked.
Here’s a small sampling of what the week will offer:
- Saturday: Sunset Family Beach Picnic
- Sunday: R Family Broadway Brunch (tickets required)
- Sunday: Family Pride’s Movie Night and PJ Party (for “r”
little ones) - Sunday: Broadway Belters @ the Crown and Anchor (tickets
required) - Monday: “Kiddie Shakes” – Shakespeare performance for
kids! - Monday: “Under the Big Top” Family Dinner (tickets
required) - Tuesday: “Classic Disco Family Tea Dance” (tickets
required) - Wednesday: Family Bonfire and Beach Picnic
- Thursday: “R-Mazing Race”
- Thursday: Family Pride’s Major Donor Clambake
- Friday: Farewell Luau (tickets required)
Though attending Family Week is free, some of the above events
require tickets, all of which can be purchased
through us. If tickets aren’t required, the event is free to
the public!
In addition to these big events, there will be many gatherings and
privately hosted workshops that you’ll be able to attend. Last
years gathering included Families with Guatemalan Children,
Families with Asian children, a Grandparents Tea and Families with
children of African and/or Caribbean descent. We will keep you up
to date on all the gatherings scheduled.
For more information, including answers to the most frequently
answered questions, check out our Provincetown
Family Week action center.