Oahu residents and visitors spend Christmas outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Masked and unmasked pedestrians stroll along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki on Thursday, Dec. 24.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Rachel Kane from Hawaiian Wind Spinners demonstrates one the mobiles for sale to a group visiting from Seattle along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki on Thursday, Dec. 24.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Alcob family, donning Santa hats and Christmas colors, walk to deliver gifts to a friend in Waikiki on Thursday, Dec. 24.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kawika Nunes breaks down an umbrella and lounge chair rental on the beach on Christmas Day. The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort reopened on Dec. 15, offering beach umbrella and lounge chair rentals this week.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Beach activity is beginning to look more crowded along the shores of Waikiki as seen on Christmas Day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Umbrellas and lounge chairs line the beach near Fort DeRussy in Waikiki on Christmas Day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Beachgoers relax along the shore near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort on Christmas Day.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kevin Caputo mans the grill as his girlfriend Saki Onda and brother Joe Caputo skewer shish kebabs at Ala Moana Regional Park on Christmas Day. Visiting from Chicago, Joe Caputo wanted a low-key get together during the holidays. On the menu: Shrimp, chicken, vegetables and Okinawan sweet potatoes.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui begins working on a 3,000-square-foot street mural called ‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia on Auahi Street in Kakaako on Friday, Dec. 25. The mural will depict a mother and her children stringing lei together as a visual representation of the Hawaiian proverb, “No task is too big when done together by all.” The mural is located on Auahi Street between Keawe and Coral streets, which will be closed to traffic until its completion and dedication on Dec. 30. The project is a joint collaboration between SALT at Our Kaka'ako with the City and County of Honolulu.