The Pilgrim Monument Lights
Join Provincetown's beloved tradition on November 11th, honoring the 1620 Mayflower landing in Cape Cod waters.
A Ceremony 404 Years in the Making
On November 11th, 1620, the Mayflower made first landfall in the New World, and the Pilgrims dropped anchor in Provincetown Harbor. This year, we light the monument at 6:00 p.m. to mark that moment. Arrive by 5:30 p.m. at High Pole Hill to claim your spot on the lawn and take in the view as darkness falls and the lights ignite above the harbor.
Before the Lights Come On
Join us for a ticketed celebration on the monument grounds. Food, drink, and the best seat in the house.
Local Food and Drink
Mix and mingle with neighbors and visitors over local fare and refreshments. The pre-lighting event sets the tone for an evening of community and tradition.
Secure Your Spot
Arrive by 5:30 p.m. to claim the best vantage point on our lawn before the lights ignite at 6:00 p.m. The view from High Pole Hill is worth the early arrival.
Easy Access
Enter via the inclined elevator on Bradford Street or take the ADA access road from our parking lot. Note: expect lengthy elevator lines and the lift closes after the lighting.
Local Food and Drink
Mix and mingle with neighbors and visitors over local fare and refreshments. The pre-lighting event sets the tone for an evening of community and tradition.
Secure Your Spot
Arrive by 5:30 p.m. to claim the best vantage point on our lawn before the lights ignite at 6:00 p.m. The view from High Pole Hill is worth the early arrival.
Easy Access
Enter via the inclined elevator on Bradford Street or take the ADA access road from our parking lot. Note: expect lengthy elevator lines and the lift closes after the lighting.
What to Expect
A night steeped in Cape Cod tradition and Provincetown spirit.
Ticketed pre-event with local food and drink
Reserved lawn seating for the 6:00 p.m. lighting
Commemorates 1620 Mayflower Pilgrims first landfal
November 11th