The holidays have arrived in Kailua Village.
The holidays have arrived in Kailua Village.
Dozens turned out for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Wednesday at Emma Square enjoying hula performances by Halau E Hulali Mai I Ka La under the direction of Kumu Chrissy Henriques.
Kailua-Kona hosts its Chirstmas parade, Holoholo Kalikimaka from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium and the Kona Community Aquatic Center. The walk-through parade will begin at the north gate of the complex, with spectators strolling through stationary entries ending on the south side culminating with Santa and his reindeer.
The parade committee is still accepting entrants, especially ones decorated with lots of lights. Call Renee Kraft at (808) 345-2108 or Barbara Kossow at (808) 938-0806 for more information or to enter.
Kokua Kailua, the popular monthly stroll on Alii Drive, returns to Historic Kailua Village from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Alii Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic and becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family friendly day. A Hawaiian Holiday Concert with Mark Yamanaka will take place from 5 to 6 p.m.
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