The holiday season brings communities across Oahu together for a joyful lineup of holiday parades. Whether you’re planning to attend your neighborhood celebration or simply looking to navigate around road closures this season, read on for a complete guide to Oahu's 2025 holiday parades.
Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade
Friday, November 28, 2025
Neighborhood: Liliha and Palama
Route: The parade will start at United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to end at Kohou St.
Roads close: 5:30 p.m.
Roads reopen: 6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Kamehameha Lions Club
Participants: 300 marchers & 8 vehicles
Kalihi Business Association Christmas Parade
Friday, November 28, 2025
Neighborhood: Kalihi
Route: The parade will start at Kalihi Union Church, to N. King St., to Waiakamilo Rd./Houghtailing St., to N. School St., to end at Kapalama Elementary School.
Roads close: 6 p.m.
Roads reopen: 7 p.m.
Sponsor: Kalihi Business Association
Participants: 500 participants
Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade
Sunday, November 29, 2025
Neighborhood: Hawaii Kai
Route: The parade will start Kamiloiki Community Park, to Lunalilo Home Road, to end at Koko Marina Center.
Roads close: 10 a.m.
Roads reopen: TBD
Sponsor: Hawaii Kai Lions
Participants: 1,200 participants, 30 vehicles & 4 bands
Kaimuki Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Neighborhood: Kaimuki
Route: The parade will start at St. Louis HS/Chaminade University grounds, to Waialae Ave., to Koko Head Ave., to end at Municipal Parking Lot.
Roads close: 5 p.m.
Roads reopen: 8 p.m.
Sponsor: Kaimuki Business & Professional Association
Participants: 1,500 marchers, 30 vehicles & 3 bands
Wahiawa Town Santa Parade
Friday, December 5, 2025
Neighborhood: Wahiawa
Route: The parade will start at Ka‘ala Elementary School, to California Ave., and end at Fred Wright Park.
Roads close: 5:30 p.m.
Roads reopen: 8 p.m.
Sponsor: Wahiawa Community Business Association
Participants: 1,500 marchers, 100 vehicles, 5 bands & 25 floats
Mililani Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Neighborhood: Mililani
Route: The parade will start at Mililani High School, to Kipapa Dr., to Moenamanu St., to Kuahelani Ave., to Meheula Pkwy., to Lanikuhana Ave., to Mililani Town Center, to end at Mililani Town Center.
Roads close: 8:30 a.m.
Roads reopen: 11 a.m.
Sponsor: Mililani Lions Club
Participants: 1,500 marchers, 80 vehicles, 5 floats & 2 bands
Kaneohe Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Neighborhood: Kaneohe
Route: The parade will start at Windward Mall at Haiku Rd., to Kamehameha Hwy., to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to end at Castle High School.
Roads close: 9 a.m.
Roads reopen: 12:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Kaneohe Christmas Parade Inc.
Participants: 1,800 marchers, 56 vehicles, 23 floats & 7 bands
Street Bikers United – Toys for Tots Caravan
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Neighborhood: Ala Moana
Route: The parade will start at Magic Island, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Waikiki Shell Lots 3 and 4.
Roads close: 10:30 a.m.
Roads reopen: Noon
Sponsor: Street Bikers United Hawaii/The Toy Parade Inc.
Participants: 4,000 motorcycles
Kapolei City Lights Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Neighborhood: Kapolei
Route: The parade will start at Fort Barrette/Kapolei Parkway, west on Kapolei Parkway (mauka side), to end at Kealakapu St.
Roads close: 4 p.m.
Roads reopen: 8 p.m.
Sponsor: City and County of Honolulu
Manoa Community Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Neighborhood: Manoa
Route: The parade will start at Noelani School, to Woodlawn Dr., to Kolowalu St., to East Manoa Rd., to Lowrey Ave., to Manoa Rd., to Manoa Park finish.
Roads close: 4 p.m.
Roads reopen: 6 p.m.
Sponsor: East Manoa Lions Club
Participants: 1,100 marchers, 12 vehicles & 5 bands
Pearl City Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Neighborhood: Pearl City
Route: The parade will start at Momilani Elementary School, to Hookiekie St., to Hoomoana St., to Hoolaulea St., to end at Pearl City Shopping Center.
Roads close: 4 p.m.
Roads reopen: 6 p.m.
Sponsor: Pearl City Shopping Center
Participants: 500 marchers, 9 vehicles, 1 band & 20 floats
Kapahulu–Moiliili Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Neighborhood: Moiliili
Route: The parade will start at Kuhio Elementary School, to King St., to Beretania St., to end at Isenberg St., fronting Old Stadium Park.
Roads close: 6:30 p.m.
Roads reopen: 7:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Kapahulu-Moiliili Lions Club
Participants: 250 marchers & 5–8 vehicles
Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade
Friday, December 12, 2025
Neighborhood: Haleiwa
Route: The parade will start at Weed Circle, to Kamehameha Hwy., through Haleiwa Town, to end at Haleiwa Beach Park.
Roads close: 5:30 p.m.
Roads reopen: 9 p.m.
Sponsor: North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Participants: 500 marchers, 50 vehicles & 4 bands
Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Neighborhood: Aiea
Route: The parade will start at Pearlridge Elementary School Parking Lot, to Moanalua Rd., to Kaamilo St., to Ulune St., to Halewiliko St., to end at Aiea Library on Halewiliko St.
Roads close: 8 a.m.
Roads reopen: 10:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Aiea Community Association
Participants: 450 marchers, 35 vehicles & 3 bands
Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Neighborhood: Hawaii Kai
Route: The parade will start at Hawaii Kai Towne Center, to Duck Island, through the marina, to end at the upper marina, near Wailua Bridge.
Start time: Approximately 6 p.m. (sunset)
End time: TBD
Sponsor: Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association
Participants: TBD
Waianae Coast Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Neighborhood: Waianae
Route: The parade will start at Waianae Boat Harbor, to Farrington Hwy., to end at Waianae Mall.
Roads close: 9 a.m.
Roads reopen: 11:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Waianae Coast Rotary Club
Participants: 1,000 marchers, 30 vehicles & 5 bands
Waimanalo Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Neighborhood: Waimanalo
Route: The parade will start at Kumuhau St./Humunuiki St., to Humunuiki St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to end at Waimanalo Beach Park.
Roads close: 9 a.m.
Roads reopen: 11:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Hawaii Pau Riders
Participants: 250 marchers, 10 vehicles, 5 floats & 2 bands
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Neighborhood: Ewa Beach
Route: The parade will start at Campbell High School Parking Lot, to North Rd., to Ft. Weaver Rd., to Kuhina St., to Hanakahi St., to North Rd., to end at Campbell High School Parking Lot.
Roads close: 8 a.m.
Roads reopen: 11:30 a.m.
Sponsor: Ewa Beach Lions Club
Participants: 300 marchers, 45 vehicles, 10 floats & 2 bands
Olomana Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Neighborhood: Olomana
Route: The parade will start at Maunawili Elementary School, to Ulupii St., to Ulupuni St., to Uluohao St., to Uluhala St., to Ulupuni St., to Ulukou St., end at Maunawili Elem School.
Roads close: 2 p.m.
Roads reopen: 3:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Olomana Community Association
Participants: 50+ marchers, 6 vehicles & 1 band
Moanalua Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Neighborhood: Moanalua
Route: The parade will start at Moanalua High School parking lot, to Ala Ilima St., to Ala Lilikoi St., to Likini St., to Ala Napuunani St., to end at Moanalua High School parking lot.
Roads close: 6:30 p.m.
Roads reopen: 8 p.m.
Sponsor: Called Ministry Inc.
Participants: 300 participants
Helpful Tips
- Parking can be a challenge, so wear comfortable footwear and be prepared to walk to the parade route.
- If standing for long periods of time is difficult for you or a companion, you might want to bring a blanket or folding chair.
- Pack water and snacks to enjoy while you watch the parade.
- Consider wearing a hat, sunglasses, or sunscreen for day-time parades.
- Be patient—the parades can draw a lot of traffic and people.
As the holidays approach, these parades offer a special way for communities across Oahu to gather, celebrate and share the spirit of the season. Whether you’re planning to watch from your neighborhood or explore a parade in another part of the island, we hope this guide helps you make the most of the festivities.
From our Locations ʻohana to yours, we wish you a joyful and memorable holiday season—and if you have any questions about these Oahu neighborhoods, or any others, reach out to your Locations agent.
