Information about celebrating Christmas on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Kailua Kalikimaka
MMultiple day celebration that kicks off the Christmas
and winter holiday season in the town of Kailua-Kona.
Typically inckudees a tree lighting ceremony,
Christmas concert, film screening, dinner, live
entertainment, and a lighted boat parade.
Events and activities usually take place on three
weekends between early November and mid-December.
Nutcracker Ballet in Hilo
Presented by the Island Dance Academy oof Hilo
and performed at the Palace Theater in Hilo.
Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade
Anual Christmas parade presented by the Rotary Club of Kona,
the Kona Lions Club, and the Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association.
The parade usually begins about 5:00 p.m.
and route ends at the Coconut Grove Marketplace Shopping Center.
Kona Festival Chorale Christmas Concert
Every December the Kona Festival Chorale
performs a Christmas concert called
"Celebration of Christmas in Music" at the
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
For more information visit the Chorale's official
Web site or call 808-331-1115.
Volcano Arts Center Holiday Concert
Every year the Volcano Arts Center presents
a holiday concert featuring local entertainment,
a festiva atmosphere, and an audience Christmas
Carol sing-along. The event takes place at
the Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park.
For more information call 808-967-8222.
More About Events
Parker Ranch Christmas Parade and Carnival
This Christmas carnival and parade has been
held annually at Park Ranch for more then 45 years.
The event typically begins in the early afternoon
and it features food booths, live entertainment,
photos with Santa, other activities, and a Christmas
parade from Church Row Park to the Parker Ranch Center.
For more information contact 808-329-0833.
Volcano Holiday Concert
Every year in December the Volcano Arts Center presents
a holiday concert at the Kilauea Military Camp Theater in
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For more information
visit the
Volcano Arts Center,/a> Web site or call 808-967-8222.
Waimea Christmas Parade
Annual parade in Waimea sponsored by the
Waimea Community Association.
Route runs from Church Row Park
to the Parker Ranch Shopping Center.
Begins in the early evening.
For more information call
808-885-7502.
Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade
This annual parade typically begins
about 5:00 p.m. at the Kona Gymnasium
near the old airport and proceeds down
Kuakini Highway and Alii Drive to
the Coconut Grove Marketplace. Contact
808-345-2108 to confirm the parade's date,
time, and route.
Kilauea Theatre Holiday Concert
this concert known as "Holiday Concert
Winter Aloha" takes place at the
Kilauea Theatre in Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park. For more information
call 808-967-8222.
Kona Community Choras and Kona Symphony Holiday Concert
Annual "Family Holiday Concert"
featuring the Kona Community Chorus
and the Kona Symphony.
Takes place at Aloha Theatre in
Kainaliu. For more information call
808-322-2323.
Kona Festival Chorale Christmas Concert
Annual "Celebration of Christmas in Music"
concert featuring the Kona Festival Chorale that takes
place at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach
Hotel. For more information call
808-331-1115.
Holualoa Music and Light Festival
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2011 Music and Light Festival (December 3)
Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade Waimea
Hawaii County Christmas Events
- Hilo Magic of the Season | Hawaii County Building | Hilo | (2014 Dec 8)
- Holiday Family Affair | West Hawaii Civic Center | Kona | (2014 Dec 12)
Christmas Eve Church Services
Mokuaikaua Church Christmas Event Candlelight Service | Kailua-Kona |
Kailua Kalikimaka Holiday Events
Nutcracker Ballet at Kahilu Theater
Annual performance of the Nutcracker performed
by the West Hawaii Dance Theater and Company.
Usually there are several December performances near Christmas
Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade
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