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The annual lighting of the city Christmas tree took place last night at Honolulu Hale. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Carter Uechi, left, Chelsea Noda and Kaylin Noda rode on the Hawaiian Electric Co. float as part of the Honolulu City Lights Electric Light Parade. CLICK FOR LARGE

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State Sen. Clayton Hee stopped yesterday along the "Twelve Days of Christmas" Kaneohe Christmas Parade route to allow children to pet his horse. More than 5,000 people participated in the parade that featured floats, marching bands, local businesses and politicians. CLICK FOR LARGE