A hat is provided, comprising a brim, a crown, electroluminescent (EL) wire forming an outline at least around the brim and the crown, a battery pack secured to the underside of the crown, and a controller, secured to the underside of the crown and electrically coupled to the battery pack and the EL wire, configured to control the current applied to the EL wire. The brim and crown are formed from a translucent material. A method of manufacturing a hat is also provided, comprising: providing a translucent material, forming a brim and crown of the translucent material, securing an electroluminescent (EL) wire around at least the brim and crown, providing a battery pack, providing a controller, electrically coupling the EL wire to the battery pack and controller, and securing the battery pack and controller to the underside of the crown.
