Even though a good portion of the United States is still experiencing weather that should’ve left our lives last month, facts are that summer is rapidly approaching, and with that bit of knowledge also brings to light that circuit parties will be in full swing in the weeks to come.
Although Bear Week isn’t necessarily a circuit party per se, it is definitely one of the biggest gatherings the gay community (bear specific, for the most part) has in the entire world, as thousands of men descend upon Provincetown (Ptown for short), Massachusetts for a week of fun, debauchery, lobster and the hope that you can make it through without getting a “wicked” sunburn.
I have been to this event twice in the past (2014 and 2015), with both experiences being vastly different in terms of how they worked themselves out. Most of that had to do with things that were situational and on a personal level, however there were a ton of aspects to this week that made it worth going if this is something that is up to your speed and from a more general POV.