This weekend: Registration reminders, notes, and sponsor shout-outs!

Our team is beginning our trek to Provincetown (!!), and we know many of you are too! Whether this note finds you packing last-minute or crossing the bridge to PTown in a jam-packed car, we hope the following updates, reminders, and notes prepare you for the BEST family vacation ever! 

Registration & Check-in Notes

  • This year, registration is on SUNDAY at the Crown & Anchor Inn from 10AM - 4PM. Even if you registered for Family Equality’s programming online, you must come to our in-person registration so we can check you in for the week. PLUS, we have welcome bags filled with goodies from our generous sponsors — so be sure to stop by!

  • If you can’t make it to Sunday’s registration, you can register or check in late at Bas Relief Park from 9AM - 12PM Monday - Thursday. 

  • After you check-in on Sunday, join us for a Pool Party at Crown & Anchor! We’ll be celebrating the start of Family Week with a DJ, pool party, and beach relaxation from 10AM - 4PM! AND from 2:30PM - 3:30PM, we’re kicking off Family Week with brief welcome remarks and a dance performance from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe. 

  • Special Kick-Off Party Giveaway: In case you need even more of a reason to join us at our pool party and kick-off: Our friends at OurShelves, a diverse children’s book subscription service, will be running a GIVEAWAY! Raffle tickets will be handed out at registration, and the winner will be announced at the end of the kickoff party, around 3:15. You don’t want to miss it! 

  • Don’t forget: Some of our events require additional tickets and registration. Be sure to check our online schedule and plan ahead! 

Everything you need to know about Provincetown

Looking for stroller, crib, and beach toy rentals? Curious about where to shop for groceries? Eager to note nearby water-bottle filling stations? Unsure where to park? Our Family Week resource guide can help you out! Complete with details about everything from getting to PTown to getting around PTown — including discounts for food and activities, accessibility notes, and more — this guide can help you make the most of your extraordinary time in Provincetown! 

Family Week Wristbands

All Family Equality Family Week registrants will be given wristbands at check-in. This is your reminder to sport that stylish accessory ALL week in Provincetown! Not only are they the coolest bracelets in town, but they indicate that you’re part of the #PTownFamilyWeek fun, granting you access to our awesome events, encouraging other Family Week friends to say hi, and signaling to businesses that you’re eligible for the exclusive Family Week discounts they’re offering! 

Community & connection: A note on affinity spaces

Family Week isn’t only about fun in the sun — it’s also about finding community and connection with LGBTQ+ families! All throughout the week, we’ll be hosting the following affinity gatherings so you can meet families who share your identity and lived experience in a safe and inclusive space: 

  • BIPOC Parents Affinity Space on Monday from 11AM - 12PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space intended for BIPOC folks! Please use discretion when inviting white folks to accompany you. 

  • Multiracial Families Affinity Space on Tuesday from 11AM - 12PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space intended for multiracial families! 

  • Moms Gathering on Monday from 1PM - 2PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space for all moms, mamas, and anyone who identifies as a mom or mother figure! 

  • Dads Gathering on Wednesday from 1PM - 2PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space for all dads, dadas, papas, and anyone who identifies as a dad or father figure! 

  • Trans/Nonbinary Parents Gathering on Tuesday from 12:30PM - 1:30PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space intended for trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming parents! Please use discretion when inviting cisgender folks to accompany you.

  • Single Parents Gathering on Tuesday from 2PM - 3PM at the Crown & Anchor is a space for all single parents! 

Sponsor Shoutouts

Today, we’re sharing three messages from our fantastic sponsors! 

First, a message from our platinum sponsor, The LEGO® Group:

“The LEGO® Group is thrilled to be back at Family Week for the third year in a row. We believe Everyone is Awesome, and we are thrilled to be able to support this amazing event in Provincetown once again in 2023.

Don’t miss the Daily LEGO® Build from 10AM - 12PM, Monday through Thursday at Bas Relief Park!”

Second, a message from our gold sponsor, RSM:

“At RSM, we are committed to creating and championing an inclusive supportive culture. Through RSM’s Pride Employee Network Group we enhance understanding of issues faced in the workplace by LGBTQ2+ individuals and allies, we find avenues to model “bringing your whole self to work” and encourage different perspectives on issues important to families of all shapes and sizes. RSM is honored to be a long-standing partner of Family Week – Family Equality is a fundamental match to the firm’s core values.  Visit our booth during registration, attend RSM’s sponsored Beach Bash, and enjoy all that is Pride during Family Week 2023 - Learn more about life at RSM.”

And third, a message from our silver sponsor, Rockland Trust:

“Sing the tune for financial literacy with your families in Ms. Money’s Classroom! Rockland Trust wants you to have a healthy relationship with money at any age!

Learn in English or Spanish here! “ 

Have questions as we get closer to this awesome event? Don’t hesitate to reach out! 

Anna Libertin