December 6:
Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremonies and Parade. Experience the lighting of the 50-foot Norfolk Christmas tree on the Honolulu Hale lawn, live entertainment and the unique Electric Light Parade along King Street. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with food booths and Keiki Rides at Sky Gate, tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Electric Light Parade, which begins at A`ala Park and continues down King Street. After the parade, families can view the decorated Christmas tree and wreath displays in the courtyard of Honolulu Hale before venturing over to Sky Gate, on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, to watch the star-studded holiday concert and enjoy the family rides and food booths. Decorated wreath exhibit in Honolulu Hale will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. until January 2, 2015. Honolulu Hale, 550 S King St., Honolulu. For information and parade map, visit www.honolulucitylights.org.