Abstract: A lighted hat 10 provides illumination for the user of the hat while substantially maintaining the appearance of a traditional baseball style cap visor. The lighted hat 10 includes a head-engaging portion 20, a brim 30, a headband 40, a low profile light 50, a power source 60, and an activation switch 80. A preferred embodiment lighted hat 10 is configured as a traditional baseball style cap that has a head-engaging portion 20 and a brim 30 attached to the front of the head-engaging portion. Additionally, a headband 40 is also preferably connected to the lower inside rim of the head-engaging portion 20. The low profile light 50 is incorporated into the brim 30 of the hat 10 where it is substantially concealed within the brim. In one embodiment, the power source 60 includes a solar panel 70 that is located on the brim 30 of the hat 10.