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!

1ST Annual Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza will also be a TV special on K5 and KHNL.

Star-Studded lineup includes:
🎁SEAN NA’AUAO
🎁NATALIE AI KAMAU’U
🎁NA HOA
🎁 KAPENA
🎁2025 MERRIE MONARCH OVERALL WINNING HULA HALAU ‘O KAMUELA
🎁 2025 KEIKI HULA OVERALL WINNING HALAU HI’IAKAINAMAKALEHUA
🎁2025 MISS KEIKI HULA MAKYLA ARAKAKI
🎁2025 MASTER KEIKI HULA MAKAIO
LONO-HOLANI
🎁 GUEST MC DILLON ANCHETA

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.

Revel in the festive spirit as the Honolulu Brass Quintet and choir fill the Cathedral with holiday joy.

Celebrate the Christmas season with the beautiful voices and hula of our youngest learners as nā haumāna o ke kula haʻahaʻa present their annual Christmas Concert.

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!

Vroom, Vroom for Toys!

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

What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?

Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

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! 

What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?

Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?

Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”

Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”

Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”

The Hapa Holiday Extravaganza is back to celebrate the holidays in true island style! This HapaSymphony tradition embraces the spirit of the season with performances by Natalie Ai Kamauʻu, sing-alongs, seasonal favorites, and special guest appearances. Under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam, bring the whole family for a memorable symphonic holiday night!

Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”

Embark on a musical journey by candlelight

This holiday season, embark on a musical journey by the light of thousands of candles and ignite a new tradition. Candlelight concerts are the perfect way to enjoy music performed by the finest musicians and kindle the excitement during this special time.

Programme to include

12 Days of Christmas
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Angels We Have Heard On High
Away in a Manger
Carol of the Bells
Deck the Halls
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
Do You Hear What I Hear
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Greensleeves (What Child Is This)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night
The First Noel

KIMIÉ MINER is a Native Hawaiian mother of three and a GRAMMY® nominated producer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist. She is the CEO of Haku Collective, a multi-media talent management group founded in Hawaiʻi.

Miner is committed to mentoring Hawaiʻi's emerging artists through her MeleCraft BootCamp community programs which honor the Hawaiian culture and language by supporting a new sound of music makers.

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