Waikiki, Hawaii · September 4 to 25, 2027
Aloha Festivals
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Aloha Festivals
When is Aloha Festivals 2027?
Aloha Festivals 2027 is expected to run September 4 to 25, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.
2027September 4 to 25, 2027Expected
How the dates are set: The organizers publish the dates each year; the events run through September, with the Hoolaulea and Floral Parade on Saturdays.
Aloha Festivals schedule
- September 19, 2026: 72nd Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea.
- September 26, 2026: 78th Annual Floral Parade, from Ala Moana Regional Park through Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park.
Source: hawaii.com
Tickets and cost
The public events, including the Hoolaulea, the Floral Parade and the Royal Court ceremonies, are free.
Source: alohacalendar.com
History of Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals was established in 1946 as Aloha Week by former members of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 organizers decided to hold most events on Oahu because of a lack of funding. No festival was held in 2020, and it resumed in 2021.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Aloha Festivals: questions people ask
When is Aloha Festivals 2026?
The 2026 series ran from September 5 to September 26, with the Hoolaulea on September 19 and the Floral Parade on September 26.
Is Aloha Festivals free?
Yes. The Hoolaulea, the Floral Parade and the Royal Court ceremonies are free.
What is the Waikiki Hoolaulea?
It is an evening block party with Kalakaua Avenue closed for live music, hula and food.
Where does the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade go?
It begins at Ala Moana Regional Park, travels through Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Kapiolani Park.
Are there Aloha Festivals on other islands?
A separate Aloha Festivals on the island of Hawaii listed Paniolo Festival Week for September 14-19, 2026 in Waimea.
Sources: hawaii.com, alohacalendar.com, alohafestivalsislandofhawaii.com
About Aloha Festivals
Hawaii's September cultural celebration, with a Waikiki block party and a flower-covered parade.
Aloha Festivals is a month of free community events honoring Hawaiian music, dance and history, anchored in Waikiki. The two headline days are the Waikiki Hoolaulea, when Kalakaua Avenue closes for live music, hula and food, and the Floral Parade from Ala Moana to Kapiolani Park. It began in 1946 as Aloha Week. Most events are free, so the cost is the trip itself.
Know before you go
- The Hoolaulea closes Kalakaua Avenue for an evening.
- The Floral Parade ends at Kapiolani Park.
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is about 25 minutes by car from Waikiki.
Planning the trip
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