Celebrating its 27th year in 2011, "Honolulu City Lights" is the focal point for Oahu's Christmas celebration. Honolulu Hale (City Hall) and the Civic Center Grounds come alive with a 50-foot Christmas tree, wreath exhibits, giant Yuletide displays and live entertainment.
Honolulu City Lights Special Nights
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - Opening Night
4:00 p.m. - Food booths, keiki rides and t-shirt, souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies) vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds.
5:00 p.m. - Concert at Kawaiahao Church is open to the public.
6:00 p.m. - Tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale with special guests.
The Electric Light Parade starts at Aala Park and proceeds down King Street.
6:30 p.m. - Mayor Peter B. Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree, kicking off the illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown.
The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in Lane Gallery officially opens.
7:30 p.m. - Holiday Concert at Sky Gate Stage featuring Andy Bumatai, Kapena, Kaukahi Barrett & Tara Awai, Sam Kapu III Trio, Jewl Anguay, Taimane, Star Kalahiki, Ambassadors in Motion, New Hope Band & Singers, and Halau of New Hope.
Dec. 4 - 24, 2011
Evenings - Flagpole area in front of Fasi Memorial Building - Eat the Street and Streetgrinz.com Food Truck
Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Flagpole area in front of Fasi Memorial Building - ING DIRECT Free Hot Chocolate Nights
Friday, December 16, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Honolulu Hale Front Steps Area - Toys for Tots Collection Drive with Stormtroppers of the 501st Legion
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Honolulu Hale Front Steps Area - Free Milk and Cookies Night presented by Hawaii Foodservice Alliance
Saturday, December 17, 2011
5:30 - 7:30 pm - Honolulu Hale Courtyard - Kraft Foods in Hawaii Free Photo with Santa
7:00 p.m. - Honolulu Hale Grounds - Family Movie Night featuring a free showing of "The Wizard of Oz" on the big screen. Food trucks and popcorn will be available.
Saturday, December 22, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Honolulu Hale Courtyard - Kraft Foods in Hawaii Free Photo with Santa
We hope you enjoy our Honolulu City Lights photos. We've also included a number of photos showing some of the Christmas displays at several Waikiki hotels.
For more details and any updated information visit the Honolulu City Lights Official Web Site for the City and County of Honolulu.