Schedule of Events:

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

4 – 6 p.m. Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony

The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin in a stately ceremony that honors Hawai'i's ali'i (ruling chiefs) as this year’s Aloha Festivals Royal Court will don regalia worn only by ali'i of the highest rank. As representatives of Hawai'i's past, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court ensures the festival is rooted in the most cherished traditions of Hawai'i. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikiki.

Location: Helumoa Gardens at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, A Luxury Collection Resort | The Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 

6 – 9:30 p.m. 70th Annual Waikiki Ho‘olaule‘a

Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other! Aloha Festivals hosts Hawai'i's largest block party with the Annual Waikiki Ho'olaule'a. Kalakaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai'i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning halau hula, and more.

Location: Kal'kaua Avenue

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 76th Annual Floral Parade

Aloha Festivals officially ends with a colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikiki at the Annual Floral Parade. Watch intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pa'u riding. Participants from marching bands to halau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.

Location: From Ala Moana Park through Kal'kaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park

Date: September 7, 21 and 28, 2024

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