Kapolei City Lights!
E komo mai (welcome) to the official website of the Kapolei City Lights Celebration sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)! Kapolei City Lights has been spreading seasonal joy to the ever-growing Leeward O‘ahu community since 2001. This year, the “Season of Stars” will sparkle with enchantment – twinkling lights, timeless traditions, and the warmth of community shining as brightly as the skies above. Come be part of a holiday celebration where culture, connection, and wonder truly light the way!
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Opening Night Festivities
Get ready as Kapolei City Lights returns to Leeward O‘ahu on Saturday, November 28, 2026!
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 dozens of 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.
Parade
Along with the block party, opening night festivities will feature the vivacious Holiday Parade, with some dozens of participating organizations showcasing decorated vehicles, floats, parade walkers, and loads of holiday spirit. The parade has historically began 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.
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. 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.
Volunteer Cleanup
Every party needs its cleanup crew, so we partner with our friends in the City’s Department of Facility Maintenance to organize a volunteer cleanup following the opening night festivities. Join us on Sunday, November 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Kapolei Hale to be part of this amazing crew.
Mahalo in advance for your kōkua!
Experience the Magic!
Mahalo to everyone who participated in and enjoyed the Kapolei City Lights 2025 opening night festivities! If you missed the amazing evening no worries, you can still experience the dazzling enchantment of 2025’s celebration. Thanks to our partners at ‘Ōlelo Community Media and KSSK Radio you can watch the entire parade on YouTube, forever and ever!