Saturday, December 14:
Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade.  Parade starts at 5 p.m. at the Kona Pool and Gym, just north of Kaiwi Street on Kuakini Highway.  It goes down Kuakini to Palani and along Ali`i Drive to Walua Road just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. A spectacular event, with lots of kids in the parade, beautiful decorations, many decorated dogs, too. For information call (808) 345-2108 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.