Saturday · 9 AM – 5 PM
Lei Day Celebration
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Lei Day Celebration is listed for Saturday, May 1, 2027 at City & County of Honolulu, Department of Parks and Recreation in Honolulu, Oahu, 9 AM – 5 PM.
The Lei Day Celebration is the City & County of Honolulu's annual May Day festival at Kapiʻolani Park celebrating the lei and the artistry of Hawaiʻi's lei makers, anchored by a renowned Lei Contest along with island music and hula performances, lei-making workshops, and the Lei Court. First celebrated in 1928, it culminates the next morning with a closing ceremony placing contest lei on royal graves at Mauna ʻAla.
Food & vendors: Free admission. Local artisans and merchants on site.
Parking & access: Free, family-friendly event held rain or shine at Kapiʻolani Park.
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When is Lei Day Celebration?
Lei Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2027, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Where is Lei Day Celebration?
You'll find Lei Day Celebration at City & County of Honolulu, Department of Parks and Recreation, Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park, 3840 Paki Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at Lei Day Celebration?
Free admission. Local artisans and merchants on site.
What should I know about parking or access?
Free, family-friendly event held rain or shine at Kapiʻolani Park.
Should I confirm Lei Day Celebration before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on City & County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation; Hawaii Guide. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
Sources: City & County of Honolulu DPR — Lei Day. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.