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Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai) — December 4, 2026

Vidinha Stadium to Historic County Building, Rice Street, Downtown Lihue, Lihue · Villas in Hawaii

Kauai's biggest holiday parade lights up downtown Lihue on Friday, December 4, 2026

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Photo: Villa Sarovaram- beautiful luxury villa, Waikoloa Village — a private home available for Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai)

About Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai)

Kauai's favorite holiday tradition returns when the Lights On Rice Parade rolls down Rice Street on Friday, December 4, 2026. Floats, marching bands, hula groups and Santa travel from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building as downtown Lihue glows for the island's most festive night of the season - free to watch from the street.

It is the weekend Kauai's resorts fill early. Skip the hotel and put the whole group in a private villa instead: cook together, relax by the pool in the afternoon, then head into Lihue for the 6:30 p.m. step-off and keep the celebration going back at the house under the palms.

Highlights

Kauai's largest holiday parade

Floats, bands, hula halau and Santa light up Rice Street on Friday, December 4, 2026, with step-off at 6:30 p.m.

Free downtown street festival

Thousands of spectators line the route as Lihue closes its streets from 5 p.m. for safe viewing.

A route through Lihue history

The parade runs from Vidinha Stadium down Ho'olako and Rice Streets to the Historic County Building on Eiwa Street.

The start of Kauai's festive season

Winter brings warm trade-wind weather, the opening of humpback whale season and the island's merriest weekend.

Dates and program as published by the organizer — official event information: https://www.kauai.gov/Events-directory

Available for these dates

Private homes in and around Lihue that show open for a 3-night stay around Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai) (Dec 3 – Dec 6) and whose minimum stay fits it. Availability and rates are re-confirmed with each homeowner before anything is final.

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Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai) — FAQ

When is Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai)?

Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai) runs December 4, 2026 at Vidinha Stadium to Historic County Building, Rice Street, Downtown Lihue. Dates are as published by the organizer; check the official event page linked above before you travel.

Where can I stay for Lights On Rice Parade 2026 (Lihue, Kauai)?

The private homes listed on this page show open for a 3-night stay around the event (Dec 3 to Dec 6) in and around Lihue. Availability and rates are re-confirmed with each homeowner before anything is final.

How many nights should I book?

Most guests arrive the day before and stay three nights so the trip covers the whole weekend; longer stays are welcome. Each home's minimum stay is shown on its page.

Can we host a party or gathering at the home?

No undisclosed parties, events, gatherings, dinners, or photo/film shoots. Any event must be disclosed in advance, approved by the homeowner in writing, and paid for (event fee/deposit), and must follow city ordinance and house rules.

How do I book?

Use the call-me button or WhatsApp on this page with your dates and group size. We confirm the home with the owner and send a written quote; every guest is screened and the homeowner has final approval.

How we screen every stay

Every home we represent is someone's personal residence, in a real neighborhood, and we've committed to the owner and their neighbors that we'll place it only with guests whose plans fit the home. So, like most professionally managed homes, we confirm a few details with every guest before a reservation is finalized — who is staying, the purpose of the trip, and agreement to the house rules and rental agreement. This is the same for everyone who books with us, and it's meant to protect you too: it keeps the neighborhood quiet and welcoming, keeps the home in the condition you expect, and ensures the property truly matches what you need. Once confirmed with the homeowner, we'll send the final quote for signature within one business day.

  • Maximum occupancy is the number shown for each home — no additional overnight guests, no day visitors beyond the registered group.
  • No undisclosed parties, events, gatherings, dinners, or photo/film shoots. Any event must be disclosed in advance, approved by the homeowner in writing, and paid for (event fee/deposit), and must follow city ordinance and house rules.
  • The primary guest must be 25+ (or the owner's minimum), must be staying on-site, and signs the rental agreement and provides ID.
  • Pet policy: pets by approval only. Service and assistance animals are always welcome — tell us in advance.
  • Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM; this is a residential neighborhood.
  • Every guest is screened and the homeowner has final approval on every reservation.
  • Rates are confirmed with the homeowner before the quote is final.

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