97th Annual Lei Day Celebration
May 01, 2025
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Kapi'olani Park 3840 Paki Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815
Contact Name: Arlene Lardizabal Contact Email: a.lardizabal@honolulu.gov Contact Phone: 8087683020,
Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, and the 96th Lei Court welcome everyone to take part in the 97th Annual Lei Day Celebration presented by Hawai鈥榠 Tourism Authority. This free celebration perpetuates Hawaiian culture and one of the most recognized symbols of aloha -- the lei. It will be held on Thursday, May 1st, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kapi鈥榦lani Park near the Bandstand. Nearing one-hundred years of celebration, this tradition showcases the skill and artistry of Hawai鈥榠鈥檚 lei makers, while featuring fantastic local entertainment, performances from hula h膩lau, and local food, craft, and lei vendors.
Be sure to see the Lei Contest Exhibit that showcases some of the world鈥檚 most exquisite handcrafted lei in a variety of materials, colors, and styles. Those wishing to enter fresh flower lei for the contest must submit them between 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Lei Receiving Booth on the day of the celebration. The public will have an opportunity to view the exhibit from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., following the judging of the lei and the official opening of the exhibit by the Lei Court.
Also featured at this celebration are the smooth sounds of Hawaiian Steel Guitar performers in the Lei Exhibit area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lei-making (while flowers and supplies last) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note: Community events are shared for awareness but are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by HPU.
Target Audience:
- Families
- Faculty/Staff
- Students
- Pet Friendly
Admission Cost: FREE
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