Honolulu City Lights Festival

In its 25th Anniversary of Honolulu City Lights, the 2009 "Honolulu City Lights" celebration will embrace the many wonderful characteristics and uniqueness of the people of Hawaii and our island home.  This year's theme, " Ku'u Home ~ Our Home," highlights Honolulu, a special place where diverse cultures intertwine, where history blends, and where we embrace and share the Spirit of Aloha with our families, friends and visitors.

Honolulu City Lights is Hawaii's premiere holiday event and is sponsored by Mayor Mufi Hannemann, the employees of the City and County of Honolulu, the Friends of Honolulu City Lights and many community-minded businesses.  Each year it draws hundreds of thousands of people to Honolulu Hale (City Hall) and the Civic Center grounds.  On opening night alone, 75,000 guests join in to kick-off the holiday season. 

Opening festivities will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at City Hall, followed by a month long holiday celebration to include the beautiful City Employee's Christmas Tree Exhibit, Wreath displays, Gingerbread Houses, and strolling musicians and entertainment, and nightly visits with Santa.