If you want to get out and enjoy the festivities this season, this Hawaii Kai Boat Parade is not to be missed! Located at the Hawaii Kai Marina, this gorgeous festival will make you laugh and make you cheer. Bring all of your loved ones and check out this fun party this holiday season!
Hawaii loves to celebrate, but some people are still surprised at the amount of Christmas cheer you’ll find every year on the islands.
TenDeuChen/YouTube Christmas and the holiday season are a great reason to party, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, this “Festival of Lights” has our vote!
In this event, boats decorate themselves in lights!
TenDeuChen/YouTube Many boats have a theme, like pirate ships, or beloved Disney or animated characters. The list is endless as to the type of floats you may see in the parade.
Some go all out, with entertaining dancers or singers.
TenDeuChen/YouTube Others even play movies on the side of the boats, or hang strings of Christmas lights off the side. This is a great event that the kids will love, and you will too!
There are judges who pick their favorite each year, but we know they’re all winners.
TenDeuChen/YouTube Each boat has a fun theme, and the lights and decorations will make you smile. It’s a uniquely Hawaiian way to celebrate the holidays.
The event is usually held the second Saturday of December, but you’ll want to head to Hawaii Kai Marina’s website for the exact details.
TenDeuChen/YouTube This fun spectacular show is a must-see, especially during all of the holiday festivities. The boats are absolutely mesmerizing.
The parade route makes sure to hit all the nooks and crannies of the marina and surrounding area.
Hawaii Kai Marina / Website This means there’s plenty of places to go to see all of the boats in their finery. The entire parade runs from 6:00 p.m. through 8:30 p.m.
The event starts by the three shopping centers.
Khun Gerald / Google Maps Grab a good seat, and sit back and enjoy the show! This is one event your whole family will agree is worth attending during the holidays this year.
If you want to learn more about dates and times for this festive Christmas boat parade, make sure to check out the Hawaii Kai Marina website here. You can get a feel for what the parade is like in this video:
TenDeuChen/YouTube
Christmas and the holiday season are a great reason to party, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, this “Festival of Lights” has our vote!
Many boats have a theme, like pirate ships, or beloved Disney or animated characters. The list is endless as to the type of floats you may see in the parade.
Others even play movies on the side of the boats, or hang strings of Christmas lights off the side. This is a great event that the kids will love, and you will too!
Each boat has a fun theme, and the lights and decorations will make you smile. It’s a uniquely Hawaiian way to celebrate the holidays.
This fun spectacular show is a must-see, especially during all of the holiday festivities. The boats are absolutely mesmerizing.
Hawaii Kai Marina / Website
This means there’s plenty of places to go to see all of the boats in their finery. The entire parade runs from 6:00 p.m. through 8:30 p.m.
Khun Gerald / Google Maps
Grab a good seat, and sit back and enjoy the show! This is one event your whole family will agree is worth attending during the holidays this year.
Of course, it can’t be anything like being there in person, though. Have you ever gone to this event or seen a Christmas boat in Hawaii or somewhere else? What did you think? Was it totally magical? Let us know in the comments!
For related content, check out the best Christmas lights displays in Hawaii. They’re magical!
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Address: Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association, Hawaii Kai Marina Shopping Center, 377 Keahole St #D1-C, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA
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Hawaii Kai Boat Parade October 29, 2022 AnneMarie Where can I see the best light displays in Hawaii? The Kauai Festival of Lights is put together with the help of local artisans and uses recycled materials whenever possible, creating a magnificent display of holiday cheer. Another great display is found at the Kilauea Military Camp near the summit of the Kilauea volcano, where spectators get to vote for their favorite decorated cottage. Possibly the best light display of all, though, is at the Banyan Tree Park where Hawaii’s oldest tree becomes the most unique light display in the state. What are the best Christmas towns in Hawaii? Laie, although a small town, puts forth a big effort to spread Christmas cheer throughout the season, including lights to decorate the Polynesian Cultural Center and putting on Christmas in Polynesia with a canoe ride to admire the beautiful lights, live musical performances that pay tribute to holiday traditions around the world, arts and crafts, and even photos with Santa. Honolulu is another wonderful Christmas town, with possibly the largest holiday celebration in the state, Honolulu City Lights. Kailua-Kona is another Christmas town to check out, with events including an annual Christmas parade, a variety of Christmas concerts, as well as a lighted boat parade. What was the biggest snowfall in Hawaii? Although most people don’t think of snow in relation to Hawaii, more than two feet of snow fell in December 2016 on one of the state’s tallest mountains, Mauna Kea. Prior to that, the last largest recorded snowfall happened in April 1938 with only six inches atop Maui’s Mount Haleakala.
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Hawaii Kai Boat Parade
October 29, 2022
AnneMarie
Where can I see the best light displays in Hawaii? The Kauai Festival of Lights is put together with the help of local artisans and uses recycled materials whenever possible, creating a magnificent display of holiday cheer. Another great display is found at the Kilauea Military Camp near the summit of the Kilauea volcano, where spectators get to vote for their favorite decorated cottage. Possibly the best light display of all, though, is at the Banyan Tree Park where Hawaii’s oldest tree becomes the most unique light display in the state. What are the best Christmas towns in Hawaii? Laie, although a small town, puts forth a big effort to spread Christmas cheer throughout the season, including lights to decorate the Polynesian Cultural Center and putting on Christmas in Polynesia with a canoe ride to admire the beautiful lights, live musical performances that pay tribute to holiday traditions around the world, arts and crafts, and even photos with Santa. Honolulu is another wonderful Christmas town, with possibly the largest holiday celebration in the state, Honolulu City Lights. Kailua-Kona is another Christmas town to check out, with events including an annual Christmas parade, a variety of Christmas concerts, as well as a lighted boat parade. What was the biggest snowfall in Hawaii? Although most people don’t think of snow in relation to Hawaii, more than two feet of snow fell in December 2016 on one of the state’s tallest mountains, Mauna Kea. Prior to that, the last largest recorded snowfall happened in April 1938 with only six inches atop Maui’s Mount Haleakala.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The Kauai Festival of Lights is put together with the help of local artisans and uses recycled materials whenever possible, creating a magnificent display of holiday cheer. Another great display is found at the Kilauea Military Camp near the summit of the Kilauea volcano, where spectators get to vote for their favorite decorated cottage. Possibly the best light display of all, though, is at the Banyan Tree Park where Hawaii’s oldest tree becomes the most unique light display in the state.
What are the best Christmas towns in Hawaii?
Laie, although a small town, puts forth a big effort to spread Christmas cheer throughout the season, including lights to decorate the Polynesian Cultural Center and putting on Christmas in Polynesia with a canoe ride to admire the beautiful lights, live musical performances that pay tribute to holiday traditions around the world, arts and crafts, and even photos with Santa. Honolulu is another wonderful Christmas town, with possibly the largest holiday celebration in the state, Honolulu City Lights. Kailua-Kona is another Christmas town to check out, with events including an annual Christmas parade, a variety of Christmas concerts, as well as a lighted boat parade.
What was the biggest snowfall in Hawaii?
Although most people don’t think of snow in relation to Hawaii, more than two feet of snow fell in December 2016 on one of the state’s tallest mountains, Mauna Kea. Prior to that, the last largest recorded snowfall happened in April 1938 with only six inches atop Maui’s Mount Haleakala.
