18 Hawaii Parent NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 Waikiki Holiday Parade 2026 • November 27 Kick off the festive season on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM along Kalakaua Avenue for the annual Waikiki Holiday Parade. Held every year on the evening after Thanksgiving, this free, torchlit procession honors Pearl Harbor survivors, military veterans, and active service members while ringing in the holidays along oceanfront Waikiki. Thousands of spectators gather to watch high-energy mainland and local marching bands, military units, and vibrant community floats travel 1.5 miles from Fort DeRussy Park down to Queen Kapiolani Park. It’s a memorable night out for parents and keiki to enjoy festive music, tropical holiday lights, and island history right by the beach. For parade route details and spectator tips, check out waikikiholidayparade.com.
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