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Lei were presented during the closing ceremony for Lei Day on Thursday at Mauna Ala, also known as the Royal Mausoleum. As an annual tradition, lei from the Lei Contest the day before are presented as ho’okupu and placed on the graves of Hawaii’s ali’i.
On May 1 2024 in Honolulu, it's the 96th Lei Day Celebration
Happening on May 1st, the tradition of lei-making will continue at the 96th Lei Day Celebration event at Kapiolani Park Bandstand.
Celebrate Lei Day and Independent Bookstore Day, eat loads of Spam and learn more about electric vehicles in Hawai‘i.
Aloha Festivals five-days of culture and fun starts Saturday with a parade; Oktoberfest and Kōkua for Lahaina raise funds for Maui wildfire victims; and Haunted Hawaiian Ghost Stories and the musical Rocky Horror Show pave the way for Halloween. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.