Mahalo to our Community Partners

December 12, 2026

Christmas On The Avenue 2026 will take place on Nānākuli Avenue, spanning from Mano Avenue to Pililaau Avenue. This annual event brings together thousands of community members to fellowship, enjoy ‘ono grinds, experience local talent, and reconnect with familiar faces. This year, we are proud to feature signature traditions such as Operation Blue Light Christmas, presented by Nanaikapono Protestant Church and the HPD District 8 Community Police Team.

4:00pm to 10:00pm

Operation Blue Light Christmas runs from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Community Connections

An integral part of the success of this event has been its partnership with the Nanaikapono Protestant Church, its members, and the Honolulu Police Department's CPT unit. Over the past three years, they have successfully gathered thousands of gifts for kids of all ages to receive at the annual Christmas On The Avenue event.

In 2024, they collected 2,024 gifts to distribute to kids who visited their booth with a parent or guardian. This wonderful work has helped build the community’s trust in the event, its organizers, and the various partners who bring it to life each holiday season.

Additionally, we have collaborated with many schools and other community organizations to ensure safety and provide ample space to accommodate the large crowd this event attracts. These vital partnerships enable us to adequately host this event by offering space, volunteer groups, and graciously allowing us to hold it on the avenue.

2026 Vendor Information

  • Vendor Applications Open September 2026!

    VENDOR APPLICATION TIMELINE:

    1. APPLICATIONS OPEN TO ALL HOMESTEAD RESIDENTS & GENERAL PUBLIC September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM HST

  • NEEDED WHEN APPLYING:

    1. COTA Application Completed

    2. Business License (for your records, our review)

    3. Application Fee $25 (Cash or Check, if applied online card accepted)

    NEEDED BY COTA VENDOR MEETING [NOV 10th]:

    1. Business Insurance (COI) must have by vendor meeting.

    2. $100 deposit check - DO NOT USE CASHIER’S CHECKS, a normal business or personal check is preferred. NO CASH OR CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. ALL CHECKS ARE RETURNED OR DESTROYED ONCE THE EVENT IS OVER. *IF you provide us a cashier’s check it is not our responsibility if we are not able to reach you, we will destroy all remaining deposit checks within 48-hours of the event’s completion.

  • BOOTH FEES WILL BE DUE ONCE WE NOTIFY YOU OF BEING ACCEPTED INTO THE 2026 EVENT.

    2026 BOOTH FEES:

    • FOOD TRUCK: $400

    • FOOD TENT: $200

    • CRAFT/RETAIL: $150

  • Christmas On The Avenue prides itself on providing a valuable economic development opportunity for small, locally owned businesses throughout the Nānākuli Valley and surrounding communities. To help maximize each vendor's earning potential, we limit similar food vendors to a maximum of three (3) per category whenever possible. We also strive to maintain a balanced mix of retail and craft vendors to ensure a diverse shopping experience for attendees while supporting the success of all participating businesses.

    FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE no preference given.

    2026 AVAILABLE BOOTH SPOTS:

    FOOD TRUCKS - 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE

    TENT BOOTHS - 68 AVAILABLE

    **BEVERAGE BOOTH WILL BE OPERATED BY COTA INFO BOOTH**

 FAQs

  • For the safety of all guests and the community. Please leave your pets at home. Registered service animals are welcomed, please ensure any service animal is on a leash.

    Mahalo for your cooperation.

  • THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT.

    ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY.

    HPD & Event security will be present for the duration of the event to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Please keep our community safe.

    Mahalo for your cooperation.

  • Nanakuli Avenue closes earlier in the day on December 12, 2026 (approximately 12:00 PM HST). The road will remain closed until midnight. Alternate routes will be marked for folks traveling around the homestead. Please plan your travel accordingly. There is an emergency access plan, please contact us via email at chair@nanakulichristmas.com for more information!

  • YES! Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has graciously allowed us to use their facilities to host event parking for the general public! Please kokua and make sure you are mindful of parking in a neat manner, cleaning up any opala you may have and not leaving it on the ground.

    Event shuttles will be running for the entire duration of the event from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Please have patience as the buses are trying to move people as efficiently as possible but also keeping you all safe! The buses will run from NHIS to 6th Road ALL NIGHT LONG!