DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Mayor Mufi Hannemann, helped by Michelle Kidani, placed the star atop the Christmas tree yesterday in front of Honolulu Hale. The tree-lighting ceremony kicking off the city's annual Honolulu City Lights display starts at 6 p.m. today, followed by the Electric Light Parade featuring city vehicles adorned with lights and decorations.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
David Dikeman played with a snowman during a "snowy" day yesterday at Central Union Church Preschool & Kindergarten. Crushed ice was brought in and spread over the lawn for the kids to play in.