Celebrating 76 Years of Aloha: The Annual Aloha Festival Floral Parade
As the sun rises over Waikīkī, the streets come alive with the vibrant colors, sounds, and spirit of Hawai’i, marking the grand finale of the Aloha Festivals—the 76th Annual Floral Parade. This beloved tradition, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will once again transform Honolulu into a living […]
Waikīkī Annual Floral Parade
The Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade is a beloved tradition in Honolulu, Hawaii. The parade celebrates the city’s rich culture and diversity, and it is a must-see event for locals and visitors alike. The parade is held every year in September, and it features floats, marching bands, and performers from all over the state. The […]
Oahu Aloha Festivals: A Celebration of Hawaiian Culture
Oahu Aloha Festivals: A Month-Long Celebration of Hawaiian Culture Honolulu, Oahu Aloha Festivals is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the United States. In 1946, Aloha Festivals began as “Aloha Week,” a cultural celebration of Hawaii’s music, dance, and history intended to perpetuate the Islands’ unique traditions. A group of former Jaycees – known as […]
Fun at the Honolulu Annual Okinawan Festival
Don’t Miss The Fun This Weekend Aug 31 – Sept 1, 2024 at the Hawaii Convention Center The Okinawan Festival is an annual event in Honolulu, Hawaii, organized by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) since 1982. The festival aims to showcase the unique and vibrant culture of Okinawa and its people to the public […]
Don’t Miss the Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
The annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the nation uniting the Hawaii community for a colorful procession of Hawaiian culture. A month long celebration of Hawaiian culture culminates with the floral parade featuring marching bands, floats, hula dancers, pageant winners, and elegant pa’u (horseback) riders draped with flowers (yes, […]
Honolulu Mango Jam – Where’s the Mangos?
Juicy sweet flesh running in streams to your elbows, smeared across cheeks as you suck the seed dry and pull tangy strands from between your teeth… Mango is to the islands what watermelon on a hot day is for mainlanders, an icon of summer. It’s just not possible to ever have enough of this seasonal […]
Magic Island’s Lantern Floating Ceremony Illuminates the Sea Each Memorial Day
I had never actually seen a lantern float before this year. Like the 50,000 other locals present at the festival, I had always wanted to attend the ceremony in person. Although I knew it would be extremely crowded and tough to find parking, I had to go because it was on my bucket list. Walking, […]
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii: A Celebration of Aloha and Culture
In Hawaii, May 1st isn’t just another day—it’s a vibrant celebration known as Lei Day, a time-honored tradition that pays homage to the rich culture of the Hawaiian Islands. On this special day, the spirit of aloha is in full bloom as people come together to honor the iconic lei, a symbol of love, respect, […]
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