Aloha Festivals 2026

Hawaiʻi's longest-running cultural celebration marks its 80th year in 2026. Free, three-part statewide celebration in Honolulu: the Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony (Sept 5, 4–6 PM); the Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa street festival on Kalākaua Avenue with live music, hula, and food booths (Sept 19, 6–9:30 PM); and the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, a procession of pāʻū riders and floats from Ala Moana Park along Kalākaua Avenue to Kapiʻolani Park (Sept 26, 9 AM–noon).