# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Honolulu, 2026

> We found five Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Honolulu with 2026 dates: four parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Waikīkī Holiday Parade** at Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: Evening; start time not posted yet. Price: Free. Held the Friday after Thanksgiving to honor Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans, with local and mainland marching bands and military units down torch-lit Kalākaua Avenue. Official page: https://www.waikikiholidayparade.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kapolei Opening Night Block Party and Parade** at Streets around Kapolei Hale, Kapolei. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Block party 5–9pm; parade time to be confirmed. Price: Free. Local vendors, a holiday car show and live music, then a parade of floats and decorated vehicles. The parade usually starts at 5:30pm at Kapolei High School with the Royal Hawaiian Band, but the city hasn't confirmed this year's time. Official page: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/kapolei-city-lights/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade** at King Street, River St. to Kawaiahao St., Downtown Honolulu. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Steps off about 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.honolulucitylights.org/faq (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade** at Kāneʻohe, Windward Oʻahu. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Morning; check the spectator page. Price: Free. The 62nd year of this Windward morning parade. The organizers list the route and start time on their spectator page. Official page: https://kaneohechristmasparade.org/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Honolulu Hale, Downtown Honolulu. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://hnlcitylights.com/events-and-activities/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Honolulu in 2026?
Waikīkī Holiday Parade: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Evening; start time not posted yet (Waikīkī). Kapolei Opening Night Block Party and Parade: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, Block party 5–9pm; parade time to be confirmed (Kapolei). Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Steps off about 6pm (Downtown Honolulu). Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Morning; check the spectator page (Windward Oʻahu).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Honolulu?
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at Honolulu Hale: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Honolulu free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Waikīkī Holiday Parade, Kapolei Opening Night Block Party and Parade, Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).