12 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2025 WAIKIKI HOLIDAY PARADE November 28 The annual Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor by honoring veterans in memory of the attacks from December 7, 1941. Local Hawaiian bands, marching bands from the mainland, military units, local officials, entertainers, and more will march down torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue. Held every year on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, the Waikiki Holiday Parade hosts thousands of spectators, residents, and visitors alike, coming together to celebrate the spirit of aloha and remembrance. For more information, visit waikikiholidayparade.com. ISLANDWIDE CRAFTS & FOOD EXPO November 28 to 30 Experience the Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, Hawaii’s largest family-run holiday craft fair at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall! Celebrated as Hawaii’s Best Holiday Market by Food & Wine Magazine in 2019 and 2022, this expo showcases high-quality handcrafts and delicious local foods. With over 200 vendor booths, it’s the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting local entrepreneurs. For more information, visit islandwideexpos.com. Performers fill the parade route with song, dance, and aloha.
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