HONOLULU (KHON2) — To be in Kuliʻouʻou during December is to know tradition, whether youʻre part of the ʻohana that has been there for more than a century or not.
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Dating back to 1961, the Kuliʻouʻou Christmas Parade not only preserves the cultural and familial ties of those in the valley but also brings the community together as keiki marvel at Santa on horseback, riding into the valley.
Santa is assisted by ʻukulele players and bringers of joy as they toss candy to the keiki waiting on the side of the road to catch a glimpse of the man in red.
The tradition started when Aunty Sister, also known as Tutu, rallied Santa and his helpers to share the joy of Christmas with those in Kuliʻouʻou.
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The ‘ukulele players of the Kuliʻouʻou Christmas Parade. -
The newest generation assisting Santa as he rides through Kuliʻouʻou on horseback. -
The community gathers to welcome Santa on horseback in Kuliʻouʻou’s 60+ year tradition of the Christmas parade. -
Santa on horseback, and his helpers, as they make their way through Kuliʻouʻou on Dec. 15, 2024.
