PARADE/CARAVAN (times and events subject to change; start and end times may include temporary road closure set up) *Please see host event’s official website or social for updates!
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to end at Kohou St.”]
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 8 p.m. – Kalihi Business Association Christmas Parade [route: “Kalihi Union Church, to N. King St., to Palama St., to N. School St., to end at Kamehameha Shopping Center.”]
Friday, November 24, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 9:30 p.m. – Waikiki Holiday Parade [route: “(starts at) Saratoga Rd/Kalakaua Avenue to Kalakaua Ave, to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.”]
Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 9 a.m – approximately 12 p.m. – Hawaii Kai Parade [route: “(starts at) Kamiloiki Park, to Lunalilo Home Rd., to end at Koko Marina Shopping Center”]
Friday, December 1, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 8:30 p.m. – Wahiawa Town Santa Parade [route: “(starts at) Kaala Elementary School, to California Ave., to North Cane St., end at N. Cane St.”]
Saturday, December 2, 2023 begins at 9 a.m. – 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade [route: “(starts at) Mililani High School, to Kipapa Dr., to Moenamanu St., to Kipapa Dr., to Meheula Pkwy., to Lanikuhana Ave., to Mililani Town Center, to end at Mililani Town Center”]
Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. – approximately 12:30 p.m. – Kaneohe Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Windward Mall at Haiku Rd., to Kamehameha Hwy., to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to end at Castle High School.”]
Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. – approximately 11 p.m. – Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade aka Honolulu City Lights [route: “(starts at) Aala Park to King St., eastbound on King St., to end in closed off portion of King St., between Punchbowl & South Sts.”] *Tree lighting at approximately 5:30 p.m. FAQ via Friends of Honolulu City Lights
Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – approximately 12 p.m. – Street Bikers United-Toys For Tots Caravan [route: “(starts at) Magic Island, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Waikiki Shell Lots 3 and 4.”]
Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 4 p.m. – approximately 6 p.m. – Pearl City Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Momilani Elementary School, to Hookiekie St., to Hoomoana St., to Hoolaulea St., to end at Pearl City Shopping Center.”]
Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. – approximately 8 p.m. – Kaimuki Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) St. Louis HS/Chaminade University grounds, to Waialae Ave., to Koko Head Ave., to end at Municipal Parking Lot. Parade will be on makai half of Waialae Ave., mauka half to be contraflowed from 3rd Ave to Koko Head Ave.”]
Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – approximately 8 p.m. – Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Weed Circle, to Kamehameha Hwy., thru Haleiwa Town, to end at Haleiwa Beach Park.”]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 9 a.m – approximately 10:30 a.m. – Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Pearlridge Elem School Parking lot , to Moanalua Rd., to Kaamilo St., to Ulune St., to Halewiliko St., to end at Aiea Library on Halewiliko St”]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 9 a.m. – approximately 11:30 a.m. – Waimanalo Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Hihimanu St./Kumuhau St, to Hihimanu St.to Kalanianaole Hwy., to end at Waimanalo Beach Park”]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. – approximately 12 p.m. – Waianae Coast Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Waianae Boat Harbor, to Farrington Hwy., to end at Waianae Mall”]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. – approximately 6 p.m. – Manoa Community Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) School., to Woodlawn Dr, to Kolowalu St., to East Manoa Rd., to Lowrey Ave., to Manoa Rd., to Manoa Park”]
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 5 p.m. – approximately 8 p.m. – Kapolei City Lights Parade [route: “(starts at) Fort Barrette begin at 4pm and Kapolei Parkway. It will start at Fort Barrette/Kapolei Parkway, west on Kapolei Parkway (mauka side), to end at Kealakapu St. One (1) lane will be contraflowed on Kapolei Parkway for west bound traffic from Ft Barrette to Kunehi St.”]
Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – approximately 7:30 p.m. – Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Kuhio Elementary School, to King St., to Beretania St., to end at Isenberg St., fronting the Old Stadium Park.”]
Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 9 a.m. – approximately 11:30 a.m. – Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade / Ewa Beach Community Parade [route: “(starts at) Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot, to Ft. Weaver Rd., to Kuhina St., to Hanakahi St., to North Rd., to Ft. Weaver Rd., to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot.”]
Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. – approximately 11 a.m. – Waipahu Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Darrell Young Park and end at Waikele Community Park”]
Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. – approximately 3:30 p.m. – Olomana Christmas Parade [route: “(starts at) Maunawili Elementary School, to Ulupii St., to Ulupuni St., to Uluohao St., to Uluhala St., to Ulupuni St., to Ulukou St., end at Maunawili Elem School.”]
SANTA SIGHTINGS | PHOTOS WITH SANTA *Please see venue or event’s official website or social for updates!
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Windward Mall – Santa’s Arrival! “Join us in welcoming Santa to Windward Mall! All the way from Norway, Santa will be making his grand arrival on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The event will have a craft station, cookie decorating, and the first 300 keiki (ages 3-12) will receive a stocking filled with goodies! We will also be accepting packaged canned goods donations for the Hawaii Food Bank and cash donations for The Salvation Army.” WINDWARD MALL
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Windward Mall – Photos with Santa! from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m! — Photo packages available for purchase WINDWARD MALL
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Royal Hawaiian Center – 2023 Holiday Kick Off Show & Aloha Santa Arrival ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER
Saturday, November 25, 2023 – December 16, 2023 at Town Center of Mililani INSTAGRAM
Saturday, November 25, 2023 – December 15, 2023 at Kahala Mall – Photos with Santa Claus! KAHALA MALL
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Pearlridge Center – Paws with Claus: “Santa loves visits from humans, but your pets are welcome to take pictures, too! Bring in your furry friends and create a lasting holiday memory every Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20. Wai Makai Center Court.” PEARLRIDGE CENTER
Friday, December 1, 2023 – Sunday, December 24, 2023 at International Market Place – Photos with Santa (reservations available) INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE
Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Mission Memorial Auditorium – Free Photo with Santa, presented by Hawaiian Telcom, on Opening Night Only of the Honolulu City Lights FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Kapolei Shopping Center – Santa Saturday Keiki Carnival from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. KAPOLEI SHOPPING CENTER
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Ala Moana Center’s Ewa Wing Stage – Santa Cares Day! ALA MOANA CENTER
Monday, December 4, 2023 and Monday, December 11, 2023 at International Market Place – Pet Photos with Santa INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Ewa Town Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Santa Arrival: “Join us at Ewa Town Center for Keiki to meet Santa Clause and enjoy our Holiday Performance and Crafts” EWA TOWN CENTER
HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY | FAMILY EVENT | SHOPPING *Please see venue or event’s official website or social for updates!
November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024 at Pearlridge Center Uptown – “Pearlridge Express Holiday Train Rides” PEARLRIDGE CENTER
November 25, 2023 through December 23, 2023 at Kahala Mall – Holiday performances at their Main Stage! Visit KAHALA MALL for updated listings
“Make Life Merry” at Koko Marina Center on November 25, 2023 – “Take photos with Santa Claus, enjoy live entertainment and a Teddy’s Bigger Burger Eating Contest!” KOKO MARINA CENTER
Wednesday nights beginning November 29, 2023 through December 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka Makana Alii – “Merry Shop & Stroll Theme Nights With Santa!” from Makana Kids: “Join us for theme nights with Santa and Mrs. Claus, starting Wednesday, November 29 through Christmas! Dress in the theme and receive 10% off a photo package with Santa” KA MAKANA ALII
The 4th (and Final!) Annual SHOW ALOHA LAND returns on Select Days and Times beginning on Thursday, November 30, 2023 through December 30, 2023 at Aloha Stadium! SHOW ALOHA LAND
Friends of Honolulu City Lights Fundraiser – 2023 Holiday Ornaments: “City Hall” and “Holoholo” (click links for description) FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Honolulu Hale and the Honolulu Civic Center Grounds – The Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by the Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade and Block Party with Skygate Stage Entertainment FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
“Annual Wreath Exhibition in Honolulu Hale Lane Gallery” – Saturday, December 2, 2023 – Friday, December 29, 2023 from 8 a.m – 10 p.m. FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
“Christmas Promotion at Mililani Shopping Center” – Saturday, December 2, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. MILILANI SHOPPING CENTER
“36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade After Party” at Town Center of Mililani – Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TOWN CENTER OF MILILANI
“City Department Tree Exhibition at Honolulu Hale” – Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Friday, December 29, 2023, daily from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
“Santa Cares Day at Ala Moana Center” – Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ALA MOANA CENTER
Make-A-Wish Hawaii “Jingle Rock Run” – Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Ko Olina MAKE-A-WISH HAWAII
“Hawaii’s Holiday Craft & Gift Fair” at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall – Friday, December 8, 2023 through Sunday, December 10, 2023. BLAISDELL EXHIBITION HALL
“Kapolei City Light Opening Night Block Party and Holiday Parade” at Kapolei Hale – Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. They’ll have dozens of food vendors, crafters, Christmas decorations for “A Westside Wonderland” festivities! Live entertainment, the Holiday Parade begins at 6 p.m., the Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. and live music through out… KAPOLEI CITY LIGHTS
“Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace” at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall – Saturday, December 15, 2023 and Sunday, December 16, 2023. BLAISDELL EXHIBITION HALL
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 3 p.m. to Midnight – “Christmas on the Avenue” in Nanakuli [“Nanakuli Ave., all lanes and sidewalks areas from Mano Ave. to Pililaau Ave”] FACEBOOK
Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Hawaii Convention Center – “Super Saturday Hawaii Winter Festival” EVENTBRITE
Friends of Honolulu City Lights – Free Milk and Cookies Night, sponsored by Hawaii Food Association – Friday, December 22, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (as supplies last) FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Sunday, December 31, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2023 at International Market Place – “Fukubukuro” – “You can say goodbye to 2023 or welcome 2024 in style with savings, discounts and deals during International Market Place’s Fukubukuro festivities. Select stores are packing ‘secret’ Fukubukuro bags filled with fabulous merchandise for lucky shoppers. Each Fukubukuro bag will be sold at a discount of at least 50% off the full retail value.” INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE
FUN HOLIDAY NEWS
“Christmas at Graceland” – with appearances from John Legend, Lana Del Rey, and Kacey Musgraves and includes a tour of the famous estate owned by Elvis Presley – is now streaming on Peacock… (USA Today)
There are FOUR versions of “Do They Know it’s Christmas”, starting with their original from 1984… (Yahoo!)
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” goes Top 3 on Billboard TikTok chart… (Billboard)
“Today Show” co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager dream of being on the Billboard Christmas charts… (People)
(Deadline) offers their “50 Classic Holiday Movies Gallery” from the classics to The New…
Another batch of Holiday themed movies are out and want to be part of your movie watching rotation! Any of these you’d recommend?… (Good Housekeeping)
The weather has been a bit warmer longer into the year this 2023 and if you’re thinking about skiing or just playing in the snow as you travel outside of our islands, forecasters have their predictions on a “white Christmas”… (USA Today)
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” may have been an instant holiday classic though did you know… (People)
“Frozen 4”!? When and where (and is “Frozen 3” out soon?)… (Yahoo!)
If you’re all about the Christmas season, Hilton properties in New York City, Chicago, and Houston have partnered with the Hallmark Channel to present their own Christmas-inspired Suites… (Entertainment Weekly)
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry and other amazing feats Ms. Carey has done with the holidays 🙂 YAHOO!
NFL team Philadelphia Eagles’ second go at Christmas music is due December 1, 2023 with “A Philly Special Christmas Special”, even tackling #PunIntended Mariah Carey’s holiday staple, “All I Want for Christmas is You”… BILLBOARD
If you’re all about the Christmas season, Hilton properties in New York City, Chicago, and Houston have partnered with the Hallmark Channel to present their own Christmas-inspired Suites… ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY