Photo courtesy of Kuʻulei Rodby.
Honolulu City Lights
Hosted by the City and County of Honolulu
Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, Various Locations
December 7 – 31, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Make the Honolulu City Lights a part of your holiday itinerary! This iconic event features the return of Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele, photo taking opportunities, and the generous donation of light displays from Michael Gangloff of Show Aloha Land. This event is free and open to the public.
OPENING NIGHT ACTIVITIES
December 7, 2024
Electric Light Parade
Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting
Photo Taking with Santa (Mission Memorial Auditorium from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
PHOTO TAKING WITH SANTA: GENERAL SCHEDULE
Courtyard, Honolulu Hale
December 8 – 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Please plan accordingly! Santa will need to leave to deliver presents.
WREATH CONTEST
Lane Gallery, Honolulu Hale
December 7 – 31, 2024, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Mayor’s Holly Award: “Joy to the Music”, Marshall K. Kergerstrom
Youth Category: “A Celebration of a Sensory Full Christmas”, Castle Navigator Class
Adult Category: “Christmas Lūʻau”, Stanette Nuuhiwa and Bobbie Waialae
Theme Category: “Santa’s Toy Box”, Jo-Greta M. Ramos