It’s that time of year again – when sidewalks get flooded with festival-goers and pavements pounded by parades. The official start to the holiday season kicks off with parades throughout the month of December.
It’s one of the best ways to experience a Hawaiian-style Christmas, where visitors can immerse themselves into the local community and see firsthand all the island “celebs” (i.e. the mayor, the high school band teacher, etc.)
Dec. 4, 2013 530-7pm • Starts at Kaimuki High School to King Kalakaua Park • www.chabadofhawaii.com
Dec. 5, 2013 6-8pm • Starts at St. Louis/Chaminade University to Municipal Parking Lot • 1,500 marchers, 35 vehicles & 5 floats • www.kbpa.hawaii@gmail.com
Dec. 6, 2013 8pm-2am • Hotel Street – Nuuanu Avenue to Smith Street closes at 8pm • www.artsdistricthonolulu.com
Dec. 7, 2013 6-11pm • Starts at Aala Park to Punchbowl & South Streets • 2,000 marchers, 15 vehicles & 40 floats • eoi@honolulu.gov
Dec. 7, 2013 6-830pm • Starts at Ft. DeRussy to Honolulu Zoo • 2,000 marchers, 40 vehicles, 8 floats & 10 bands • www.pearlharborparade.org
Dec. 13, 2013 6-8pm • Starts at Weed Circle to Haleiwa Beach Park • 500 marchers, 45 vehicles & 4 floats • www.gonorthshore.org
Dec. 7-8, 2013 5-8pm • Lahaina’s historic Banyan Tree gets lit, community choirs and carols, hula and cookie decorating workshops • www.visitlahaina.com
Nov. 30, 2013 430-530pm • Starts at Kmart, toward Times, Jamba Juice and then back to Kmart • www.kauaifestivals.com
Dec. 6, 6-9pm • Starts at Vidinha Stadium through Rice Street and ends at Historic County Building • www.kauaifestivals.com
Dec. 21, 2013 • Starts at Waimea Canyon Park and ends at Hofgaard Park • www.wkbpa.org/christmas