Applications Open for Non-Profit Display Permits at Honolulu City Lights

A reminder for Non-Profit Organizations to submit applications by September 15, 2025

News Release from City and County of Honolulu, August 27, 2025

HONOLULU –Non-profit organizations interested in creating a display on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds during the annual Honolulu City Lights exhibition must submit their applications by Monday, September 15, 2025. Completed applications must be either postmarked by that date or hand-delivered by 4:30 p.m. to the Department of Facility Maintenance at 1000 Uluʻōhiʻa Street, Suite 215, Kapolei, HI 96707.

A total of five display sites will be made available through a lottery system. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mission Memorial Auditorium (550 South King Street). While applicants are welcome to attend the drawing, presence is not required for selection.

The lottery system was established in response to strong community interest from private groups wishing to showcase displays at Honolulu City Lights. Organizations selected through the lottery will be fully responsible for setting up, maintaining, and removing their displays.

To qualify, applicants must be:

• A non-profit organization under HRS Chapter 414D,
• A charitable organization formed pursuant to HRS Chapter 467B, or
• A tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Proof of non-profit or charitable status must be included with the application and received by 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025, in order to be eligible for the lottery.

Permit applications, detailed instructions, and rules governing the use of Civic Center grounds may be obtained by contacting Chassity-Ann Santiago at (808) 768-3357 or via email at chass.santiago@honolulu.gov.

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