Cultural festival · Honolulu, Oahu · 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony
Hosted by Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
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).
Parking & access: Free, open to the public; held outdoors at the Prince Kūhiō statue on Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī.
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When is Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony?
Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2027, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Where is Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony?
You'll find Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony at Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Prince Kūhiō Statue, Kūhiō Beach, Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Honolulu, Oahu.
What should I know about parking or access?
Free, open to the public; held outdoors at the Prince Kūhiō statue on Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī.
Should I confirm Prince Kūhiō Day Lei-Draping Ceremony before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on HAWAIʻI Magazine; Prince Kūhiō Day (state holiday). 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: HAWAIʻI Magazine — Prince Kūhiō Day events. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.