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50th Annual Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade
Feb
14

50th Annual Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade

  • 'A'ala Park & N. Beretania Street between Maunakea and 'A'ala Streets (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Family-friendly festival in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
PARADE: Step off at 4:30 pm from the Hawai‘i State Capitol lawn and participants will march down Hotel Street, journeying through Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown to the Chinatown Festival in ‘A’ala Park & along Beretania Street.
This exciting event is perfect for all ages and offers a wonderful chance to experience and celebrate Chinese culture through performances, food, and fun. Gather with your family and friends and be part of this unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration!

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30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026
Mar
15

30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026

  • Hawaii Convention Center/Kalakaua Ave/Waikiki Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade
Dec
13

Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade

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! 

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Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
Dec
13

Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade

  • Pearlridge Elem School, Moanalua. Rd, Aiea Lbrary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Pearl City Christmas Parade
Dec
7

Pearl City Christmas Parade

  • Momilani Elementary to Pearl City Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 

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38th Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade
Dec
6

38th Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade

  • Kamiloiki Park, Lunalilo Home Road, ends at Koko Marina Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Kaimuki Christmas Parade
Dec
4

Kaimuki Christmas Parade

  • Starts St. Louis High School, to Waialae Ave., ends Municipal Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display
Nov
29
to Dec 31

Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display

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

Free

The Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees on display are decorated by City Departments, bringing each department’s unique attributes to the display.

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Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party
Nov
29

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party

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

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Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade
Nov
29

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade

  • Kamiloiki Park, Lunalilo Home Road, ends at Koko Marina Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Waikiki Holiday Parade
Nov
28

Waikiki Holiday Parade

  • Down Kalakaua Avenue, ends at Kapiolani Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade
Nov
28

Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade

  • Start at Kalihi Union. Church (2214 N. King St.), ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu
Nov
6
to Jan 4

Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu

PARADES & FESTIVITIES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER!

Click on the links below to learn more about individual Parades and Festivals taking place on Oahu in 2025.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled (Shows thru 12/7/25)

NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Waikiki Holiday Parade

Royal Hawaiian Band Free Holiday Concert: Kalikimaka Hoomau – It’s Christmas Every Day

Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade

Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade

NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade

Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Performance at Kawaiahao Church Tree-Lighting Concert

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party

Honolulu City Lights & Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display (thru 12/31/25)

DECEMBER 4, 2025

Kaimuki Christmas Parade

‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice (ongoing thru Jan 4, 2026)

Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends

Santa Claus Story Time at Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library

DECEMBER 5, 2025

Wahiawa Town Santa Parade

Christmas Night Market presented by Calvary Chapel of Honolulu

Moolelo Christmas Spectacular (ongoing thru Dec22, 2025)

Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025

Santa Claus Story Time at Aiea Public Library

DECEMBER 6, 2025

Oahu Civic Orchestra FREE Winter Concert

The Sounds of Aloha Chorus Christmas Show! “What the Devil Happened to Santa?”

Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade

Kaneohe Christmas Parade

Street Bikers United - Toys for Tots Caravan Honolulu

Santa Claus Story Time at Kailua Public Library

Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities, and Block Party

Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars (thru 1/4/26)

DECEMBER 7, 2025

Pearl City Christmas Parade

Sacred Hearts Academy – The Nutcracker 2025

Manoa Community Christmas Parade

Santa Claus Story Time at Kaimuki Public & School Library

DECEMBER 9, 2025

North Shore Christmas Festival

Santa Claus Story Time at Waimanalo Public Library

DECEMBER 11, 2025

Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 12, 2025

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

Paula Fuga Home for the Holidays

DECEMBER 13, 2025

Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade

Christmas with the Makaha Sons

Waimanalo Christmas Parade

Waianae Coast Christmas Parade

Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Boat Parade

Christmas on the Avenue

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

Paula Fuga Home for the Holidays

DECEMBER 14, 2025

Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025

DECEMBER 16, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 17, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 18, 2025

Hapa Holiday Extravaganza feturing Natalie Ai Kamauu

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

DECEMBER 19, 2025

Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

DECEMBER 20, 2025

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

Olomana Christmas Parade

Moanalua Christmas Parade

Kalani Pe’a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 feat. Jordan Soon

Christmas in Hawaii with Kimie Miner & Friends

Home Alone in Concert

DECEMBER 21, 2025

Home Alone in Concert

Kalae & Kalena Kalikimaka

DECEMBER 22, 2025

Starr of Christmas featuring Starr Kalahiki and Honolulu Brass Quintet

DECEMBER 24, 2025

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends

DECEMBER 25, 2025

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends

JANUARY 1, 2026 AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT!

2026 Waikiki New Year’s Fireworks

More holiday events dates to come.

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Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival
Oct
18

Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival

  • Magic Island, Ala Moana Blvd, Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Shell (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the community for a sunset Parade down Kalākaua Avenue at 3pm and a night time Festival at Waikīkī Shell starting at 5pm. Enjoy the cool afternoon shade and the evening breeze as we celebrate the spirit of equality for all people of Hawai‘i.

The Festival will feature 4 hours of live national and local entertainers, 70+ craft and merchandise vendors, a resource fair, ‘ohana  and kūpuna zones, onolicious food and beverages, and lots of MVPFAFF/LGBGTQIA+ aloha.

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Chinatown808 presents the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade
Oct
4

Chinatown808 presents the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown808.com

Chinatown 808 presents the 2025 Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival!  Celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday that marks the end of a great autumn harvest and a reunion time for families.  Come out with your friends and family for a weekend of fun with food, crafts, keiki activities, live entertainment, and more!

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2025 Chinatown Parade
Jan
25

2025 Chinatown Parade

  • Hotel Street: Step Off State Capitol, Finishes River Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2025 Lunar New Year parade starts at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Participants march along Hotel Street through Downtown to Chinatown and are brought to the Chinatown Festival, formally known as Night in Chinatown. The festival will be on Beretania Street and flow into the historical ‘A'ala Park.

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2025 Chinatown Festival
Jan
25

2025 Chinatown Festival

  • Beretania St. between Maunakea & Aala, & Aala Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2025 Lunar New Year on Saturday January 25, 2025. Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, starting the year of the Snake. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, 3 Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.

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Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party
Dec
7

Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party

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

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Honolulu City Lights Celebration
Dec
7
to Dec 31

Honolulu City Lights Celebration

  • Frank F. Fasi Civid Center Grounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

Free

The Honolulu City Lights celebration continues throughout the month of December, featuring a variety of family-friendly events, holiday displays, entertainment, Christmas Tree Contest and Wreath Contest displays and festivities.

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