Cultural festival · Honolulu, Oʻahu
Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony 2027
Hosted by Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
- When
- Mar 26, 20277:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- Where
- Honolulu, OʻahuGet directions
- Host
- Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
Date
- Friday, March 26, 2027, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
What to expect
Prince Kūhiō Day is a Hawaiʻi state holiday on March 26 honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, the 'Prince of the People.' The Oʻahu observance is anchored by a lei-draping ceremony conducted by the Hawaiian Civic Clubs at the Prince Kūhiō statue off Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī on the morning of March 26, followed by a commemorative service at the Royal Mausoleum (Mauna ʻAla).
Plan your visit
- Parking & access
- Free, open to the public; held outdoors at the Prince Kūhiō statue on Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Oahu
While you’re out for Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
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.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
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