Watching Aloha Festival Floral Parade
@oahuwriter (26777)
United States
September 24, 2022 5:31pm CST
September 24, 2022, from 9-12 pm, 74th Annual Aloha Festival Floral Parade, today from Ala Moana Park through Kalakaua Avenue arriving at Kapiolani Park where you can visit floats up close. They were in hiatus, during the pandemic. Welcome back!
This year's theme, is Aloha Aina. Aloha Aina, means love of the land. Aloha Festival, is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in U.S.
Timeline:
1946 First Aloha Week flora parade held in Waikiki.
1952 First Waikiki Hoolaulea (block party.) held. Traditionally held Saturday before floral parade. This yr in September 17 at Kalakaua Avenue with, entertainment, food booths & shopping!
1991 Aloha Week, becomes Aloha Festival.
Picture is of Hawaiian Airlines float, a long time participant.
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@shaggin (74163)
• United States
26 Sep 22
@oahuwriter oh darn it may be neat to see it in person. Have you ever seen it in person or always on the tv?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
27 Sep 22
@shaggin
Always TV. Like comforts of home.
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@sathviksouvik (20499)
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11 Nov 22
thanks for sharing it. the festival must be wonderful
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@sathviksouvik (20499)
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11 Nov 22
@oahuwriter thanks Kristina yes it is very colourful
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
11 Nov 22
Very beautiful parade. I enjoyed it watching it on TV.
@Deepizzaguy (109385)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Sep 22
I am happy for you that the parades are back in business in your town.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Sep 22
Yes!
Finally, everyone can enjoy the festivities!
Finally, everyone can enjoy the festivities!1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (109385)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Sep 22
@oahuwriter Carnivals are wonderful events.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
11 Nov 22
Yes, for the young. Me, I watch it on TV, enjoying it from home.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Sep 22
Yes, a very festive time to enjoy!
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@RebeccasFarm (94538)
• Arvada, Colorado
29 Sep 22
Oh it looks like so much fun!!
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
30 Sep 22
Yes, I watch from home, TV. Love comforts of home.
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@RasmaSandra (84651)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Sep 22
Enjoy it sounds like a very fun and lovely festival, I used to love seeing parade floats always so colorful ,
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@LindaOHio (187979)
• United States
25 Sep 22
How wonderful to have such a beautiful tradition.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Sep 22
Yes, so beautiful arrangements and a fun time!
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