Pan-Pacific Parade
As the Hawaiian sun sets on Waikīkī Beach on Sunday, the Pan-Pacific Festival culminates with a grand finale – the Pan-Pacific Parade! Colorful performers, dynamic drummers, and ethnic cultural groups from around the world all march down Kalākaua Avenue in a spirited procession. It begins at Fort DeRussy Park, at the top of Waikīkī, and […]
Performing Art Showcase
The Performing Arts Showcase is held daily throughout the Festival. Featured at these stages are a diverse range of ethnic performances, from Japanese folk dances to traditional Korean drum performances to colorful Chinese dragon dances. Various cultural groups from Japan and Hawaii bring out their finest costumes and put on a show to remember. Many […]
Bon Dance Parade
The annual All Hawaiʻi Bon Dance, the state’s largest bon dance parade group, marching down Kalākaua Avenue. This fun and festive event, within the grand Parade, brings together the local community, including Japanese kenjinkai (prefectural association), public and private schools, churches and traditional dance performance groups. We welcome all who are interested in joining Hawaii’s […]
