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🎓 Aiea Christmas Parade and Fun Fair Set To Join the Celebration!

🥋Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace Returns to Blaisdell for Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

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Aiea Christmas Parade and Fun Fair Set To Join the Celebration!

Mark your calendar for a festive day of community celebration at the annual ʻAiea Christmas Parade and Family Fun Fair on Saturday, December 14, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. This cherished tradition brings families and neighbors together to embrace the holiday spirit with fun, entertainment, and giving back.

The day begins with a vibrant parade featuring marching bands, local schools, community groups, classic cars, creative floats, and Santa Claus himself. The parade will travel from Pearl Ridge Elementary/Pearlridge Community Park to the ʻAiea Public Library on Pohai Place. Motorists are advised of lane closures along the route during the parade.

At the conclusion of the parade, the festivities continue at the Family Fun Fair, located near the Old Sugar Mill site adjacent to the ʻAiea Library. The fair offers live entertainment, children’s activities, craft vendors, food booths, and community information stations. Attendees can also contribute to important causes with opportunities for blood donations at the blood mobile and flu or COVID vaccinations at an on-site clinic.

This beloved event is organized by the ʻAiea Community Association (ACA), a non-profit group dedicated to supporting and enriching the local area. Community members are encouraged to make donations to help sustain events like these.

For more information or inquiries, contact Karen Higa at [email protected]. Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit!

Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace Returns to Blaisdell for Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

Special Events Hawaiʻi and Pacific Expos are coming together for the 8th year to host the highly anticipated Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace on December 14 and 15, at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. This event has established itself as Honolulu’s premier holiday gift and craft fair, offering a one-stop local shopping experience for residents and visitors alike.

The two-day marketplace will feature over 300 booths showcasing an impressive array of locally made products, including food items, apparel, jewelry, books, crafts, and more. Attendees can also find prepackaged gourmet gift baskets, holiday pop-up shops, and exclusive year-end deals from a variety of manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Complementing the shopping experience are festive holiday activities designed to create a memorable atmosphere for all ages.

Pacific Expos, a major force in Hawaiʻi’s trade show scene for over 22 years, brings expertise from events such as the Food and New Product Expo and Big Boys Toys Show. Meanwhile, Special Events Hawaiʻi, with 32 years of experience, is known for producing beloved community events like the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival and the ʻUkulele Festival. Together, they promise another successful year for this vibrant holiday marketplace.

Community:

Pearl City High School's Project Graduation 2025 is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 14, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Pearl City High School Cafeteria, this event provides a great opportunity for vendors to connect with holiday shoppers while supporting the senior class’s graduation program.

The Christmas Craft Fair will feature a variety of unique handmade items, crafts, and small business products to help everyone finish their Christmas shopping. This event supports the Project Graduation program, helping ensure a safe and fun celebration for the graduating class of 2025. 

The ʻAiea Christmas Parade and Family Fun Fair returns on Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 AM. The event features a festive parade followed by a fun-filled fair with entertainment, food, crafts, and opportunities for blood donations and vaccinations. Hosted by the ʻAiea Community Association, the day aims to bring the community together in the spirit of the season.

Top of the Hill Open Market (Pacific Palisades Community Association) - Sunday, December 15 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Stop by for the last open market of the year. Grab some last minute hand made local crafts, greeting cards, food and baked goods. Enjoy live music and good times with friends in the neighborhood.

Crafts:

Baby Blanket with Off the Hook Yarn - Wednesday, December 11 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn to make a cozy baby blanket or use it as a lap throw using Off the Hook Yarn. No tools needed- it's easy and simple to use. You will learn the techniques needed to complete this adorable project that is so soft to snuggle with. You'll get hooked with Off the Hook Yarn. This workshop is complete with 3 skeins of yarn and instruction from Joy. Learn more

Ti Leaf Lei - Thursday, December 12 at 10:30am-12:30pm. you can create your own Ti Leaf Lei with ribbon! Learn the techniques to twist, cut, and insert leaves to make a beautiful lei. This in-person event will guide you through the process step by step. Learn more

Simple Card Making - Thursday, December 12 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Learn simple card techniques, tricks, tools and fun embellishments. You will make 3 cards in this workshop and have the knowledge to make and create many more. Learn more

Food:

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market: Saturday, December 14 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Featuring some 30 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and freshly made treats including oven-fresh breads and other baked goods.

Village Market at Pearlridge: Saturday, December 14 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Indulge in a variety of food trucks, browse through craft and retail vendors, and have fun with your friends and family! The Village Market features ample seating and live musical entertainment. Don't forget to visit the beer garden featuring signature spirits and cocktails!

Entertainment:

Hawaii's Finest 15 Year Anniversary Official After Party Feat. Tenelle - December 13 from 9pm to 2am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Hawaii's Finest 15 Year Anniversary Official After Party Feat. High Watah & Friends - December 14 from 9pm to 2am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

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