The Hilo community’s holiday spirit was on full display last Saturday as nearly 70 groups and organizations took part in the 2024 Hilo Christmas Lights Parade.
Presented by the East Hawaii Lions Clubs, the parade lit up the streets of downtown Hilo once again as everyone, young and young-at-heart smiled, waved, sang and sent out their aloha as floats, marching bands, light-bedecked trucks and cars made it down the parade route.
“We’ve tallied up the votes that were submitted via the parade website,” Parade Coordinator Nathan Tajon said in a press release. “We are excited to share the results from a wide variety of entries, including local marching bands, car enthusiasts, businesses and community organizations.”
This year’s winners are:
— Kaiaulu Award (The “People’s Choice): AVIS Car Rental
— Menehune Magic Award (Best entry featuring children): AVIS Car Rental
— Holiday Mele Award (Best musical performance): Hilo High School Viking Band
— Festive Trooper Award (Best marching or walking unit): Hawaii Community College
— Shakalikimaka Award (The most “spirited” participants): Hawaii Community FCU
— Winter Buggy Award (The best display on wheels): Truck Gang Hawaii x Lowyo
— Fruitcake Award (The most uniquely humorous display): Adult Foster Home Care Assoc.
“We’re so honored to be able to bring this holiday tradition, the downtown Hilo Christmas Light Parade, to our community again this year” Tajon said. “We are excited to see everyone again on November 29, 2025!”
For more information, visit hilolightparade.com or on Facebook and Instagram.