Manoa DNA, the newest and hottest of Hawaii's bands, is a "family affair" comprised of Dad, Lloyd Kawakami, and his two sons Nick and Alex.Their music consisting of a 12 string, ukulele and guitar along with their harmony will excite and entertain spectators during the event. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center
Mar 15,
Sat 12:15 - 12:45
Mar 16, Sun 12:10 - 12:40
Kamehameha High School, Maui Campus has won the 5th Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest for the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. They are the winners for the second straight year. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony
Mar 15, Sat 11:00 -
Grand Parade (Waikiki/Kalakaua Ave.)
Mar 16, Sun 16:30 - 20:00
Our theme for the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival is “The First Citizen: Joseph Heco and the Opening of U.S.-Japan Relations”. Joseph Heco, born Hikotaro in 1837 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is the first U.S. citizen of Japanese descent. [ See more ][ Joseph Heco Story ]
Hawaii Convention Center
3rd floor Amphitheater, Room 310
Mar 15, Sat 10:30 - 12:30
An aborigine dance troupe from Australia participating four years
in a row![ See more ]
Waikiki Beach Walk (Lewers St.)
Mar 15, Sat 11:05 - 11:35
Hawaii Convention Center
Mar 15, Sat 15:30 - 16:00
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Mar 16, Sun 13:15 - 13:45
Grand Parade (Waikiki/Kalakaua Ave.)
Mar 16, Sun 16:30 - 20:00
Spectacular Honolulu Daijayama is coming back for the 14th Honolulu Festival. Their powerful Mikoshi and many fireworks will get the audience's attention. [ See more ]
Grand Parade (Waikiki/Kalakaua Ave.)
Mar 16, Sun 16:30 - 20:00
The Honolulu Festival prides itself in having the Tonosama Ren from Tokushima represent this ever popular festivity. This group has been dancing since 1951. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center
Mar 16, Sun 11:10 - 11:30
Waikiki Beach Walk (Lewers St.)
Mar 16, Sun 13:00 - 13:20
Grand Parade (Waikiki/Kalakaua Ave.)
Mar 16, Sun 16:30 - 20:00
The Honolulu Festival is delighted to have Suga-Ren, an exciting yosakoi dance troupe from Kochi perform for the 14th consecutive time. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center
Mar 15, Sat 10:00 - 10:10
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Mar 15, Sat 14:35 - 14:45
Grand Parade (Waikiki/Kalakaua Ave.)
Mar 16, Sun 16:30 - 20:00
Haruko Momoi, affectionately referred to as “Halko” by her fans will be performing at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival.Halko is very famous in Japan for being a voice actress and singer/songwriter. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center (Festival Square)
Mar 15,
Sat 11:15 - 11:45
Mar 16,
Sun 14:50 - 15:20
Ennichi is a special day where the Japanese people celebrate their relations with a particular deity.The Honolulu Festival would like to simulate this Ennichi atmosphere at the 14th Annual Honolulu Festival. [ See More ]
Hawaii Convention Center (Festival Square)
Mar 15,
Sat 10:00-17:00
Mar 16, Sun 10:00-15:00
The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival will feature Poakalani & Co., the well known Hawaiian quilting company owned by the Serrao Family of Oahu. A display of over 60 quilts made by the students of Poakalani & Co. will be displayed at the Hawaii Convention Center from March 15-16, 2008. Quilt demonstrations and workshops will also be part of the program. [ See more ]
Hawaii Convention Center (Festival Square)
Mar 15,
Sat 10:00-17:00
Mar 16, Sun 10:00-15:00
