Christmas in Paradise – Honolulu City Lights 2016

Taking a break from procrastinating on my posts for Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico (ugh), I present to you, in the meantime, the holiday magic of the Honolulu City Lights, an annual tradition on Oahu (where I’m from). It all takes place at Honolulu Hale (city hall) where a big Christmas tree is lit out front, and decoration and wreath contests are held within. So enjoy these photos with warm thoughts, wherever you are, while listening to the classic Hawaiian song inspired by the event.

Also check out my photos of the Honolulu City Lights in 2014 for a look at other installations that may not have been present this year.

Merry Christmas!


Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale

Honolulu City Lights 2016 at Honolulu Hale