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Christmas Lights in Honolulu, HI
The top places to see Christmas lights in Honolulu this season are Honolulu City Lights Displays (From Dec 5), 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4) and Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31). We've mapped 11 displays in Honolulu and 16 more nearby (10 parades, 5 home displays, 4 events). 25 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Honolulu (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Honolulu: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Honolulu?
Popular picks this season include Honolulu City Lights Displays (From Dec 5), 'Twas the Light Before Christmas (Dec 4 – Jan 4), Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (Dec 6 – Dec 31) and Kapolei City Lights Opening Night (Nov 28 – Nov 28). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Honolulu, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Honolulu?
Free options include Honolulu City Lights Displays, Kapolei City Lights Opening Night, Honolulu City Lights Opening Night and Tree Lighting and Honolulu City Lights Electric Light Parade. 25 of the 27 displays near Honolulu are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Honolulu?
Yes. Honolulu City Lights Electric Light Parade, Christmas on Kamaehu Way and Akumu Street Home Display. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Honolulu?
The earliest Honolulu-area displays turn on Nov 28, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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