Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

Starts at United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to end at Kohou St. 

The parade begins with warm-up and step-off from Fort DeRussy Park and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park. The torch-lit parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles along Waikiki’s main thoroughfare, Kalakaua Avenue, with festive scenery of Waikiki Beach as your backdrop. On your left, tall, twinkling hotels and restaurants are teeming with flowers, torches and spectators; to your right grand palms & white sand beach unfold to the open ocean. You won’t find a warmer welcome in any other destination!

Coordinated by the Hawaii Kai Lions Club and sponsored by Koko Marina Center.

Parade ends at Koko Marina Center, followed by the Koko Marina. Center Christmas Carnival Celebration.

Bring the keiki, bring the ‘ohana! (activities subject to change)

• Visit and take photos with Santa Claus and his Elf

• Keiki Hula

• Cookie Decorating

• Popcorn Booth

• Carnival Games

Donate a toy!

Bring a new unwrapped toy to enjoy the carnival games FOR FREE!

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.

Free

Opening Ceremony:

Begins at 5:30 PM and the lights are scheduled to be turned on at approximately 6 PM

Public Workers' Electric Light Parade:

• The parade travels on King Street, from River Street to Kawaiahao Street.

• Step-off is at approximately 6 PM and the first unit arrives at Honolulu Hale approximately 6:30 PM

Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.

For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.

ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.

The parade will start from Kaala Elementary at 6:30pm, going up California Avenue, and ending at North Cane Street.

Bring your ohana and beach chairs to watch hundreds of Parade Marchers including Mililani High School Band, Hula Hãlau's, Community Groups, Schools, Local Businesses, Neighborhood Organizations, Beauty Queens, and Santa Claus!

Parade starts at Mililani High School Kauinana Stadium and will travel along Kipapa Drive past Millani Shopping Center, to Moenamanu St., then onto Kuahelani Ave., and Meheula Pkwy., ending at the Town Center of Mililani.

The 61st Kaneohe Christmas Parade, "Hometown Heroes"! Usher in the holiday season for all of Windward Oʻahu!

Each year, Kapolei City Lights kicks-off with Opening Night Festivities featuring a wonderful Block Party and dazzling Parade centered around Kapolei Hale! For 2025, the opening night is set for Saturday, December 6!!

Block Party

Showcasing a wide variety of local vendors, live music, and excellent eateries, the Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 around Kapolei Hale. We’ve got so much planned for this party we are taking over several streets for the event, including: Ulu‘ōhi‘a, Ala Kahawai, ‘Alohikea, and Kama‘aha Ave.

Enjoy an amazing lineup of local entertainment and events on the stage near the mauka-end of Kapolei Hale. Emceed by Councilmember Augie Tulba, this venue will offer the following scheduled performances.

Holiday cheer will once again grace the neighboring community, bringing joy to its residents! 

Sponsored by the Pearl City Shopping Center Merchants Association and partners with Pearl City High School Project Grad, who volunteer to coordinate the festive parade.

After the parade, check out the BLEIZN FX Cruz Night Car Show featuring by invitation only…dozens of Hawaii's top Hot Rods & Classic Cars with lots of door prizes! (no purchase required). Cruz Night runs from 5pm - 8pm next to Flagship Fastlube & Union 76 on the Makai side of Pearl City Shopping Center. 

There will be 800 marchers, 15 vehicles, 2 floats and 4 bands. It starts at Noelani School and goes to Woodlawn Drive, Kolowalu Street, East Manoa Road, Lowrey Avenue, Manoa Road and ends up at Manoa District Park

Sponsored by Kapahulu-Moiliili Lions Club

The parade features marching bands, school and community groups, classic cars, floats, and, of course, Santa. The Fun Fair features entertainment, children’s activities, information booths, crafts, and food booths. We plan to have the blood mobile available for blood donations and a flu/covid shot clinic. It’s a great opportunity for the community to relax and enjoy the holiday activities and share community spirit.

Presented by The Waianae Coast Rotary Club

Presented by the Hawaii Pau Riders

This year’s theme is Pupukahi I Holomua, which translates to “Unite to move forward as one.”

This theme speaks to the heart of our mission—to bring the community together to reconnect and celebrate the season in fellowship.

Hawaii Kai Marina shines with the Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade, a unique chance to see Hawaii-style holiday magic.

The Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade features styled, festive boats and lots of Christmas cheer!

Music, entertainment and a holiday wonderland on water! 

A family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.

The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

10:00 - 18:00

Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner

10:00 - 18:00

Stage Performances

10:00 - 18:00

Sake & Food Fest

10:00 - 18:00

Japan Product Bazaar

10:00 - 18:00

Japanese Film Festival

11:00 -

Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony

11:00 - 18:00

Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)

The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 SCHEDULE

08:00 -

SISTER EVENT Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026

10:00 - 15:00

Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner

10:00 - 15:00

Stage Performances

10:00 - 15:00

Sake & Food Fest

10:00 - 15:00

Japan Product Bazaar

10:00 - 15:00

Japanese Film Festival

10:00 - 15:00

Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)

16:00 - 20:00

Grand Parade

20:30 - 20:45

Nagaoka Hanabi (Nagaoka Fireworks)