Get ready for “A Season of Stars” as Kapolei City Lights returns to Leeward O‘ahu on Saturday, December 6, 2025!
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and dozens of additional City and community partners are proud to invite everyone to enjoy this holiday tradition, a free, family-friendly event launching with our opening night block party and parade.
Block Party
Featuring over 60 local vendors, a festive holiday car showcase, live music, and plenty of local grinds, the block party is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the streets around Kapolei Hale. We’ve got so much planned for this party we are taking over several streets for the event, including: Ulu‘ōhi‘a, Ala Kahawai, Alohikea, and Kama‘aha.
Enjoy an amazing lineup of local entertainment and events on the stage near the mauka-end of Kapolei Hale. Emceed by KSSK’s Curt Williams and Councilmember Andria Tupola, this venue will offer the following scheduled performances:
🎶5 p.m. – Sons of Yeshua
🎷 6 p.m. – The Reppahz
🎄 6:15 p.m. – Mayor’s Tree Lighting
🎵 7 p.m. – Peni Dean
🎸 8 p.m. – Kawao
We’ve even got a rest area for kūpuna near the performance stage. They’re going to need a place to take a seat with all of the dancing and good music they’ll be enjoying!
Holiday Parade
Along with the block party, opening night festivities will feature the vivacious Holiday Parade, with some 53 participating organizations showcasing decorated vehicles, floats, parade walkers, and loads of holiday spirit. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Royal Hawaiian Band launching from Kapolei High School, proceeding up Fort Barrette Rd., taking a left on Kapolei Pkwy., and ending at Kama‘aha Ave.
This year we are continuing our partnership with ‘Ōlelo Community Media and KSSK Radio to livestream the parade as it makes its way towards Kapolei Hale. Emceed by Sweetie Paccaro & Jimmy Da Geek, the live coverage will air on ‘Ōlelo 53 with reairing of the entire parade scheduled on the same channel for:
📺 December 22 – 6 p.m.
📺 December 23 – 4 p.m.
📺 December 24 – 9 a.m.
📺 December 25 – 3:30 p.m.
Phased road closures for the block party and parade will begin throughout December 6, 2025 starting at 11 a.m. and increasing throughout the day as the events draw near. Public parking is available in and around Kapolei Regional Park.
Kapolei Hale Decorations
Decorations, entertainment, and activities galore are also in store inside and around Kapolei Hale during the opening night festivities! Outside of the hale, several ornaments and lights will brighten the building, highlighted by a luminous 50-foot holiday tree. As you enter the hale, you’ll be greeted by a variety of community tree displays from our fellow City agencies, Neighborhood Boards, and several other community organizations. Keiki can enjoy make-and-take crafts provided by Island Pacific Academy, along with carnival-style games and fun photo opportunities. Everyone is invited to spread out on their own picnic mats and enjoy additional entertainment in the open-air courtyard—perfect for relaxing under the stars and enjoying the ‘ono grinds. Be sure to check out some of the special features:
🎅 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Photos with Santa
🎙️6 p.m. – Musical performance by Moon Kahele
Can’t make it to the opening night festivities? No worries, the enchanting holiday decorations of Kapolei Hale will be available through Sunday, January 4, 2026 with the following schedule:
🌟 Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
🎁 Fridays – 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
🎉 Weekends & Holidays – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.