Thanksgiving in Monaco: MonacoUSA Hosts a Traditional American Dinner on November 26

A taste of American tradition is coming to the Principality with an evening dedicated to Thanksgiving, one of the most cherished celebrations in the United States. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, MonacoUSA invites its members, friends and the international community to celebrate Thanksgiving with a special dinner at Stars of Monaco restaurant, located at 6 Quai Antoine Ier, on Port Hercule.

The event will offer guests the opportunity to experience one of the highlights of American culture in Monaco, through traditional dishes and an atmosphere designed to encourage socialising and sharing.

A celebration of gratitude, friendship and togetherness

Founded in 1973 at the initiative of Princess Grace, MonacoUSA has been promoting friendship and cultural exchange between the Principality of Monaco and the United States for more than fifty years. The Thanksgiving dinner is part of this mission, bringing together people from different backgrounds around a tradition that celebrates the importance of spending time together.

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a holiday dedicated to gratitude and sharing, traditionally spent with family and friends around a festive table.

The origins of the celebration are commonly traced back to 1621, when English settlers in Plymouth, in present-day Massachusetts, celebrated a successful harvest alongside members of the Native American Wampanoag people. In 1863, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving, helping establish the holiday as an important part of American culture.

The Thanksgiving menu: from roast turkey to pumpkin pie

The evening’s highlight will be a menu inspired by the classics of American cuisine, featuring dishes traditionally associated with Thanksgiving.

Dinner will begin with a pumpkin soup, followed by the holiday’s signature dish: roast turkey with stuffing, served with homemade cranberry sauce.

The main course will also include traditional American cornbread, corn on the cob, sweet potato mash, creamed onions and sautéed broccoli. Dessert will feature two much-loved American favourites: traditional pumpkin pie and a brownie.

The menu also includes one glass of wine, beer or a soft drink, half a bottle of water and coffee.

Thanksgiving dinner in Monaco: date, time and reservations

The event will take place on Thursday, November 26, at Stars of Monaco restaurant, on Port Hercule. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with a welcome cocktail, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm.

To recreate the convivial spirit of Thanksgiving, guests will be seated at long communal tables, encouraging conversation, new friendships and shared experiences.

Reservations are mandatory and must be made by Monday, November 16, 2026, by emailing monacousa.mc@gmail.com.

For further information, contact Annette Anderson on +33 6 14 80 49 61.

More information about the association’s activities is available on the official MonacoUSA website.