Saturday, December 13: Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade. Parade starts at 5 p.m. at the Kona Pool and Gym, just north of Ka`iwi Street on Kuakini Hwy. The parade route 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, plus beautiful decorations, and many decorated dogs. For information call (808) 345-2108 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.