About Honolulu Festivals

(Honolulu, Hawaii, HI, USA)

Honolulu is a tropical island with year-round events often attracting large crowds. Many traditional Hawaiian celebrations contrast with international-style events, including athletic competitions, parades and carnivals.

Popular festivals in Honolulu include the following events.

Annual Honolulu Festivals

• January: Ala Wai Challenge, taking place each year during the last weekend of the month, including a range of traditional Hawaiian games
• February: Chinese New Year, held towards the beginning of the month, centered around the Chinatown district of the city
• February: Great Aloha Run, on the third Monday of the month, attracting thousands of runners, who race between the Aloha Tower and Aloha Stadium
• March: Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, held each year on March 17th, with the main celebrations in Honolulu based around Waikiki
• March: Hawaii Challenge International Sportkite Championship, a particularly historic festival, attracting participants from around the world
• April: Honolulu International Bed Race, a fun event where teams push beds around the streets, raising money for charity
• June: Taste of Honolulu, taking place during the middle of the month at the Civic Center grounds, with a host of food, beer and wine tasting
• July: Hawaii International Jazz Festival, a major music event, with evening concerts taking place at the Sheraton Waikiki
• December: Honolulu Marathon, held at the beginning of the month each year, attracting in excess of 30,000 runners

Hawaii Convention Center - Official Site - Meet Hawaii
Address: 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), 96815, United States
Tel: +1 808 943 3500
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