Kapolei City Lights tree harvested ahead of opening ceremony

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews from several Honolulu city agencies harvested the tree for Kapolei City Lights on Tuesday.

The Cooke Pine tree was harvested from the perimeter of the Mililani Park and Ride by crews from the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Environmental Services with assistance from the Honolulu Police Department.

The city said it was trimmed to about 55 feet and taken to Kapolei Hale to serve as the centerpiece for the display. It will be placed in the ground Thursday.

It will be officially illuminated by Mayor Rick Blangiardi during the city lights opening ceremony in two weeks, on Saturday, Nov. 28. A block party, parade down Kapolei Parkway and tree lighting will take place.