Parade - Mililani Parade Reminders

The 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade will be stepping off on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM from the Mililani High School's John Kauinana Stadium!  Here are some last minute tips to share with your group:

• Drop off and Arrival:  There is no parking area for participants being dropped off.  Please encourage carpooling to minimize traffic along the routes to the MHS Stadium.  Road closures on Kipapa Drive are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM.
• Registration/check-in:  Registration/check-in is at the MHS John Kauinana Stadium from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM (map attached).  Someone from your organization MUST register before 8:30 AM - registration will be closed at 8:30 AM.  Included in this email is your CONFIRMATION and PARADE POSITION.  Bring a print or electronic version of the CONFIRMATION (attached) with you to register/check-in on the day of the Parade - Saturday morning, December 2, 2023.
• Staging Areas:  Marchers will be staged at the MHS John Kauinana Stadium.  Vehicles will be staged along Kipapa Drive between the MHS John Kauinana Stadium and Hookelewaa St.  It is recommended that you drive your vehicles to the staging area on Kipapa Drive, facing the direction of the Parade – that way you will not have to turn your vehicle around.
• Parking Restrictions and Road Closures:  "No Parking" signage will be placed along the parade route beginning Friday evening.  Road closures on the day of the Parade will begin at 8:00 AM (on Kipapa Drive at the MHS John Kauinana Stadium driveway and at Hookelewaa Street) and progress with the Parade.
• Donate Canned Goods:  Participation in the Parade is FREE.  Instead, you are asked to donate a box of canned goods.  Your donations will be collected as you enter the stadium to register.  Alternative locations are at the Mililani Shopping Center and the Town Center of Mililani.  The Hawaii Foodbank will be sharing your donations with many families in need during the holidays.  The most needed items are:  canned protein such as tuna or chicken; prepared canned meals such as soup and pasta; canned fruit and vegetables; rice in two to five pound bags (Many of the recipients take public transportation and cannot carry large bags of rice.)
• Appropriate Shoes and Clothing:  To maintain safety and a reasonable pace during the parade, we encourage all participants to wear safe and appropriate shoes and clothing.
• Judges:  For those participating in the Contest, the Judges' Tent will be located at the Mililani Shopping Center, on Kipapa Drive by American Savings.  Winners will be announced before the end of the Parade.  Prizes will be awarded by the Mililani Lions at the Town Center of Mililani's Announcer's Tent between CPK and Cookie Corner.
• Follow Instructions:  All participants are expected to follow the Safety Rules and Guidelines (attached).  The MHS Band Boosters will be checking you in and directing you to the staging areas.  Once the Parade begins, the Parade Marshals, Emergency Management Volunteers, and the HPD Officers will be providing additional directions - please follow those instructions for the safety of all Participants and Observers.
• Stay for the Festivities:  Following the Parade, the Town Center of Mililani and the Mililani Shopping Center will be hosting holiday activities.  Please stay and enjoy the festivities!!

Let's all be safe while having fun together!!  Happy Holidays!!

From the Mililani Lions, Mililani Shopping Center, and the Town Center of Mililani

Rules and Guidelines 2023

36th Annual Mililani Hawaiian Holiday Parade; Rules and Guidelines - 2023

For the safety of parade participants and spectators, please respect the following parade rules and

guidelines:

❖ Due to continuing concerns regarding COVID, masks are encouraged but not mandatory.

1. Let the spirit of the holiday season guide your attire and decorations. Any attire or decorations

deemed inappropriate by the Parade Officials may result in your group not being allowed to

participate in the Parade.

2. Only one “Official Santa Claus” will be included in the parade. Please do not include Santa and

or Mrs. Claus in your parade unit. You will not be allowed to participate in the Parade if

someone in your unit is dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus.

3. FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DISTRIBUTE CANDIES OR

LEAFLETS DURING THE PARADE. Volunteers with Santa will be the only ones authorized to hand

out pre-wrapped candy canes along the Parade Route.

4. There will be NO FOOD, ALCOHOL, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES served or consumed during the

Parade.

5. All vehicles participating in the Parade must have a current vehicle license and auto insurance.

6. Drivers of vehicles in the Parade must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license

and auto insurance.

7. No skateboards will be allowed in the Parade.

8. Participants with animals must immediately remove and dispose of animal droppings from their

animals participating in the Parade. Parade Officials will not be responsible for any animal

clean-up.

9. Vehicles should not make any excessive noise (revving engines, etc.) during the Parade.

10. Parade Marchers and Vehicle Units will need to keep the pace of the Parade and stop only when

requested by Parade Officials or by HPD Officers. There should be no other stopping (for

performances) during the Parade.

**Decisions regarding participation will be made at the discretion of the Parade Officials