By Dennis Oda, Star-Bulletin
1994 Honolulu City Lights tree lighting ceremony
fronting City Hall.
The opening night celebration begins at 5 p.m. on the front lawn at Honolulu Hale with children's entertainment, featuring the 100-member Halau Hula O Hokulani. The Mission Houses Museum's St. Nick will make a special appearance on stage to invite the children to walk across the street during the evening to experience the magic of Christmas in a candlelight setting.
At 5:30 p.m. the public is invited to attend a special holiday service at Kawaiahao Church; Honolulu Hale will feature two barber shop quartets and Peggy Hand Puppets.
Mayor Jeremy Harris will light the city's 40-foot Christmas tree at 6:25 p.m. and trigger two miles of lights along King, Beretania, Bishop and other downtown streets.
The Civic Center grounds will be transformed into a wonderland of giant toys and other colorful Christmas displays.
The holiday celebration continues with a three-hour holiday concert with Loyal Garner, Nohelani Cypriano and Friends, Jimmy Borges, the United States Pacific Fleet Band and Ballet Hawaii. At 7:30 p.m., Santa will listen to children's wishes at the Sky Gate sculpture.
Parking in the Civic Center parking structure is free after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from Saturday through Jan. 5.
The city employees tree exhibit will be on display in Honolulu Hale from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. through Jan. 5. Special holiday entertainment will be presented most evenings at Honolulu Hale. Call 523-4674 for more information.