Illustration of a marching band in red coats leading a night parade of lit floats along a main street (Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade)
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Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade

Spectators line the route as Kāneʻohe transforms into Christmas town for a community holiday parade. Centered around a theme celebrating favorite holiday and year-round foods, the procession travels from Windward Mall to Castle High School. The family-friendly event features festive music, holiday decorations, and community participants.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Kāneʻohe

Location

Windward Mall to Castle High School · 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, Kāneʻohe, HI Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and community parade fans

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Send in your parade application by October 15 to get early bird pricing, because applications close for good on October 31.
  • Put the mandatory participants' meeting on November 18 on your calendar if your group is marching, since every parade entry must attend.
  • Build your float, costumes or signs around this year's food theme, which celebrates favorite dishes from the holidays and all year round.
  • Keep decorations, outfits and music suitable for all ages, because the organizers require every entry to suit a family and community audience.
  • Tag your parade photos and videos with #kaneohechristmasparade, since the organizers repost spectator pictures and credit the people who took them.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme celebrates the foods we love during the holidays and all year round.
  • The limited-edition 2026 parade T-shirt is on sale now.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this year's theme?

It's all about food: the dishes we love during the holidays and all year round.

How can my group be in the parade?

Fill in the 2026 parade application online. Early bird pricing runs through October 15, and applications close on October 31 with no exceptions. All participants must also attend a meeting on November 18.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. Volunteers sign up through the same 2026 application page as parade entries.

Are there rules for entries?

This is a family and community event, so decorations, outfits and music must be suitable for all audiences.

Is there parade merchandise?

Yes. The limited-edition 2026 Kāneʻohe Christmas Parade T-shirt is on sale now.

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