Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument

Provincetown comes together on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum to "throw the switch" and light the Monument for the season, with the lights going on at 5:00 p.m. This free community event is held in person atop High Pole Hill and features a DJ and a cash bar serving adult and kid-friendly drinks, along with snacks. Attendees can enter the grounds via the inclined elevator on Bradford Street or the High Pole Hill Road entrance. The gathering celebrates community, connection, and the quiet of the winter season.

Summary compiled from listings on Provincetown.com Events Calendar and Provincetown Chamber of Commerce and Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce — Events.