Ready to start the holidays with some festive parades? Aloha State Daily rounded up some of the offerings on Oʻahu so you don’t have to do the research. The following groups have secured permits with the City and County of Honolulu for holiday festivities:
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
Liliha / Palama Christmas Parade. This event is sponsored by Kamehameha Lions Club and is expected to have eight vehicles and about 300 marchers. It will start at the United Church of Christ and proceed to Judd Street, Liliha Street and N. King Street, finally ending at Kohou Street. Roads will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m.
Kalihi Business Association Christmas Parade. Approximately 500 participants are expected for this parade, which starts at Kalihi Union Church and ends at Kapalama Elementary School. Roads will be closed from 6 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m.
Waikīkī Holiday Parade. Sponsored by Gateway Music Festival & Tours/Superior Bands, the parade is expected to have more than 10 vehicles in addition to more than 10 bands, as well as about 2,000+ marchers. It starts at Saratoga Road and Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Kapiʻolani Regional Park. Roads will be closed at 6:30 p.m. and reopen at approximately 9:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Hawaiʻi Kai Holiday Parade. Sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Kai Lions Club, this event is expected to have 30 vehicles, three bands and about 1,200 marchers. It starts at Kamiloʻiki Community Park, proceeds to Lunalilo Home Rd and ends at Koko Marina Shopping Center. Lane closures start at 9 a.m. and reopen at approximately noon.
Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade. The City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with the Friends of Honolulu City Lights, will launch the 2025 Honolulu City Lights celebration with the traditional tree-lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale as well as the Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade. The parade will start at ʻAʻala Park and take S. King Street to Honolulu Hale. Roads will be closed from 5 p.m. until approximately 11 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
Kaimukī Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Kaimukī Business & Professional Association, this event is expected to have 30 vehicles and three bands, plus about 1,500 marchers. It starts near Saint Louis School and Chaminade University and proceeds along Waialae Avenue ending at the Municipal Parking Lot. Lanes will be closed from 5 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Wahiawā Town Santa Parade. The Wahiawā Community & Business Association sponsored this parade, which is expected to have about 100 vehicles, 25 floats, five bands and about 1,500 marchers. It starts at Kaʻala Elementary School and proceeds to California Ave, ending at George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park. Lanes will be closed from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Mililani Holiday Parade. The Mililani Lions Club is sponsoring this event which is expected to have 80 vehicles, five floats, two bands and 1,500 marchers. It starts at Mililani High School and proceeds to Miliani Town Center. Roads will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m.
Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade. Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade, Inc. will sponsor this parade with 56 vehicles, 23 floats, seven bands and about 1,800 marchers. The parade starts at Windward Mall and ends at Castle High School. Roads will be closed from 9 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m.
Street Bikers United – Toys for Tots Caravan. This event sponsored by Street Bikers United Hawaiʻi and The Toy Parade Inc. is expected to have about 4,000 motorcycles. It starts at Magic Island and heads to Ala Moana Blvd, Kalakaua Avenue and Monsarrat Avenue before ending at the parking lots for the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Roads will be closed from 10:30 a.m. until approximately noon.
Kapolei City Lights Parde. The City and County of Honolulu will host this parade that starts at Fort Barrette and Kapolei Parkway and ends at Kealakapu Street. Roads will be closed from 4 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC 7
Mānoa Community Christmas Parade. East Mānoa Lions Club is sponsoring this event is expected to have 12 vehicles, five bands and 1,100 marchers. The parade starts at Noelani Elementary School and ends at Mānoa Valley District Park. Roads close at 4 p.m. and open at approximately 6 p.m.
Pearl City Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Pearl City Shopping Center, this parade includes nine vehicles, 20 floats, one band and about 500 marchers. It starts at Momilani Elementary School and ends at Pearl City Shopping Center. Roads will be closed from 4 p.m. until approximately 6 p.m.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Anniversary Parade. Pearl Harbor Tours LLC is sponsoring this event with about 60 vehicles, six floats, 10 bands, and about 3,000 marchers. It starts at Fort DeRussy and proceeds down Kalakaua Avenue to the grass area in front of Honolulu Zoo. Roads will be closed from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
Kapahulu-Mōʻiliʻili Christmas Parade. The Kapahulu-Mōʻiliʻili Lions Club is sponsoring this parade with at least five vehicles and about 250 marchers. It starts at Prince Jonah Kūhiō Elementary School and ends at Isenberg St. in front of the Old Stadium Park. Lanes will be closed from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Haleʻiwa Town Christmas Parade. The North Shore Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this parade with about 50 vehicles, four bands and 500 marchers. It starts at Weed Circle and ends at Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park. Roads will be closed from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
ʻAiea Community Association Christmas Parade. Sponspored by the ʻAiea Community Association, this event is expected to have 35 vehicles, three bands and 450 marchers. It will start at Pearl Ridge Elementary School and end at the ʻAiea Public Library on Halewiliko Street. Lanes will be closed from 8 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m.
Waiʻanae Coast Christmas Parade. The Waiʻanae Coast Rotary Club is sponsoring this event which is expected to have 30 vehicles, five bands and 1,000 marchers. It starts at Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor and proceeds on Farrington Highway to Waiʻanae Mall. Lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m.
Waimānalo Christmas Parade. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Pau Riders, this event is expected to have 10 vehicles, five floats, two bands and about 250 marchers. It starts at Kumuhau Street and ends at Waimānalo Beach Park. Lane closures begin at 8:45 a.m. and end at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Christmas on the Avenue. The Ahupuaʻa O Nānākuli Homestead is holding an event, called Christmas on the Avenue, for approximately 5,000 participants. The event includes gifts for kids of all ages, vendors, and local talent. Pets are not allowed. Nānākuli Avenue will be closed between Mano Avenue and Piliaʻau Avenue. Lanes closures begin at 1 p.m. and end at approximately 12 a.m. Details.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
ʻEwa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade. ʻEwa Beach Lions Club is sponsoring this parade which is expected to have 45 vehicles, 10 floats and two bands, as well as 300 marchers. It starts at James Campbell High School and goes from there to North Road, Waver Road, Kuhina Street and finally back to North Road and the high school’s parking lot. Lane closures run from 8 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m.
Olomana Christmas Parade. This event, sponsored by Olomana Community Association, will have six vehicles and one band, as well as about 50 marchers. It starts and ends at Maunawili Elementary School. Lanes will be closed from 2 p.m. until approximately 3 p.m.
Moanalua Christmas Parade. Sponsored by Called Ministry Inc., this parade is expected to have about 300 participants. It starts and ends at Moanalua High School. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 8 p.m.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
