Annual Celebration of Gratitude Dinner on Thanksgiving Day

Cornell Dining welcomes Cornell's international community, all Cornellians, and friends in the local community for the 39th Annual Celebration of Gratitude Dinner on Thanksgiving Day at Morrison Dining.

There are two seatings, at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., so please pick the time you'd like to attend. All tickets must be purchased in advance; none will be available at the door!

Reserve for 11:30 seating - Make your reservation online Reserve for 1:00 seating - Make your reservation online

Tickets go on sale to Cornell students, staff, and faculty on October 9. Tickets go on sale for the broader community on November 16. Reservations are required by noon on Monday, November 23.

Interested in volunteering? Volunteer for a two hour shift and receive a complimentary meal (registration opens October 15).

Celebration of Gratitude Dinner Q&A:

Are reservations required?

Yes, to provide the best service to our guests, we ask all attendees to make reservations. Please use the reservation link for the seating you plan to attend.

Can I use a Meal Swipe or BRBs to pay for the dinner?

Yes. Please make a reservation, and students with meal plans will be able to select Meal Plan as their mode of payment. As always, students may only use a meal swipe or BRBs for their own meals, not for a guest.

Can I use a guest meal swipe to bring a friend?

Sorry, we cannot accept guest meal swipes for this dinner. You or your guest can make a reservation for them using a credit card.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, we will offer a variety of items at each platform, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, allergy-friendly. If you have a specific dietary or allergy request, please email [email protected] with that inquiry.