40th Annual Honolulu City Lights: Everything You Need To Know!

News Release from City and County of Honolulu, December 3, 2024

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 with line-up of great local performers (more details to come soon!)
• 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

Please be prepared for large crowds throughout the holiday season, and particularly on December 7th. And be aware that there will be road closures along S. King Street for the parade. We cannot wait to see you!

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Light tunnel and brand-new displays to commemorate 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights

News Release from City and County of Honolulu, Nov 21, 2024

HONOLULU – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Honolulu Hale and this year marks the 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights. The City and County of Honolulu and Friends of Honolulu City Lights are reminding local residents that the opening night festivities – including the tree lighting ceremony, Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade and City Lights block party – are scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The month-long celebration of the Honolulu City Lights kicks-off with a block party at 4 p.m. on Punchbowl Street and across the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds. The Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. from ‘A‘ala Park. Then, as the Electric Light Parade passes Honolulu Hale, Mayor Rick Blangiardi will illuminate Honolulu Hale’s holiday tree and the lights and displays decorating the grounds.

New this year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of O‘ahu’s iconic holiday celebration, are 250 feet of lighted tunnels, fifty illuminated trees throughout the grounds, a train for keiki rides, and festive motifs lining Alapa‘i and Beretania Streets. The new displays were donated by Mike Gangloff of Show Aloha Land and his sponsors, and are designed to bring holiday cheer to local families free of charge.

On Dec. 7, the Public Workers’ Electric Light Parade will be held on S. King Street and will proceed past Honolulu Hale to the end at Kawaiahaʻo Street. Street closures, traffic detours, TheBus routes affected by the parade, a complete opening night schedule, and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.