Aloha Festivals is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the U.S.

Aloha Festivals celebrates Aloha 'Aina, Love of the Land, as its theme.

Schedule of Events:

September 10, 2022:

4:00 – 6:00 p.m: Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony

The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremoany will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin with The Royal Court Investiture at Helumoa Gardens located at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort. In a stately ceremony that honors Hawai'i's ali'i (ruling chiefs), 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 at the Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikiki.

Aloha Festivals Royal Court:

Mo'i Kane
Anthony J. “Tony” Silva

Mo'i Wahine (Queen)
Eva Ku‘uipo Kahapea Hubbard

Kamali'i Kane (Prince)
Jordan Konakai Kuaiwa

Kamali'i Wahine
Kiani Makamaekakanaoaloha Tabura

Locations:

Helumoa Gardens at The Royal Hawaiian - A Luxury Collection Resort, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815.
Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815.

September 17, 2022:

6:00 - 9:30 p.m: 68th 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: Kalakaua Avenue

September 24, 2022:

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 74th 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 Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park

Dates: September 10 - 24, 2022

Location:

Various Locations,
Honolulu, HI 96815.

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