The Friends of Honolulu City Lights will be selling the official ornament and t-shirt.

Honolulu Hale Lane Gallery Open from 7 pm – 10 pm on November 29th, and then 7:45 am – 10:00 pm daily, from December 3rd to the 31st.   Be part of a holiday tradition by entering your handcrafted wreath in the 2025 City and County of Honolulu’s Holiday Wreath Contest! You’ll have the opportunity… Continue reading 2025 City and County of Honolulu Holiday Wreath Contest

A hallmark of Honolulu City Lights are the large holiday displays, many with a Hawaii inspired theme, such as Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele.  A perfect opportunity to take pictures to create your own special holiday memories!

Honolulu Hale Courtyard Open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on November 29, and from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily from November 30 through December 31.   Every year, the courtyard of Honolulu Hale are transformed into a holiday wonderland by the dedicated employees of the City and County of Honolulu. This cherished tradition… Continue reading City Department Tree Exhibit

November 29, 2025, 7:00 pm Holiday Concert Stage behind Mission Memorial Auditorium    Enjoy live music at the Skygate Stage, and get into the holiday spirit with some of Hawai’i’s most talented performers! Featuring Henry Kapono and the Boys and The Band

November 29, 2025, 6:00 pm   Join Mayor Rick Blangiardi in officially kicking off the holiday season and Honolulu City Lights, with the lighting of the City’s holiday tree, on the front lawn of Honolulu Hale. The ceremony will be emceed by Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore, and will include a blessing by Kahu Kordell… Continue reading Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

HO HO HO! Santa makes his way from the North Pole to bring Holiday joy down the parade route. Santa will steer his sleigh to close the parade and will meet Mayor Blangiardi at Honolulu Hale!   Various city agencies, high school marching bands, and sponsors of the Honolulu City Lights take to the streets… Continue reading Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade