The holidays are here! We have had a blast at multiple holiday parades already, including the event that kicked off Kapolei City Lights on November 30. Now, we are looking ahead to the 40th Annual Honolulu City Lights, which lights up on Saturday, December 7. This one will be extra special thanks to Friends of Honolulu City Lights and Mike Gangloff of Show Aloha Land. Gangloff brought in new decorations to the Fasi Grounds, including 250 feet of lighted tunnels, fifty illuminated trees throughout the grounds, a train for keiki rides, and festive motifs.
Here are the details you need to know:
- Cost: FREE
- When: Saturday, December 7
- Where: Honolulu Hale and the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds
Key Times:
- 4 p.m. for the Block Party including food booths on Punchbowl Street
- 6 p.m. Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremony begins with a performance from Raiatea Helm and Friends
- 6:15 p.m. Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade begins at ʻAʻala Park, traveling along S. King Street
- 6:30 p.m. Mayor Blangiardi will illuminate the holiday tree out front of Honolulu Hale
- 7:30 p.m. Sky Gate Holiday Music
We anticipate a very busy time in and around our Chinatown and Downtown areas, and want to ensure that everyone is aware of traffic advisories for Saturday as we head into the holiday season!
– King Street eastbound through Chinatown and Downtown will be closed at Liliha Street and Dillingham Boulevard from 5pm.
– All streets and intersections crossing King Street within Chinatown and Downtown, will not be passible until after the conclusion of the parade.
If you are planning to attend the Honolulu City Lights Parade, please consider arriving early. Also consider using #TheBus, which will be routed along Hotel and Beretania Streets through Chinatown and Downtown. Go to www.thebus.org or call 808-848-5555 for more information.
Be cautious of on-street parking, as there may be restrictions for the event. Parking will be available in City municipal lots at:
1. Harbor Village
2. Hale Pauahi
3. Kekaulike Court
4. Marin Tower
5. Smith-Beretania
6. Chinatown Gateway
Throughout this holiday season, please make sure you do NOT rush. Allow adequate and extra time to travel to ensure you arrive on-time and safely. Be mindful of everyone on the roadways!
