Lei Day Takeover, Honolulu Readies Kapiʻolani Park For 98th Aloha Celebration
The 98th annual Lei Day Celebration will be held at Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park in Honolulu on May Day, featuring hula halau, live Hawaiian music, lei-making workshops, and the city's Lei Contest. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and family-friendly.
Honolulu's Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park will host the 98th annual Lei Day Celebration on May Day. The event, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature hula halau, live Hawaiian music, lei-making workshops, artisan booths, and the city's Lei Contest. The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform at the bandstand, followed by the Lei Court investiture and the opening of the Lei Contest for public viewing. The Lei Court, chosen through public auditions, will preside over the ceremonies and serve as the city's ambassadors throughout 2026. The Lei Contest exhibit will remain on display through the closing ceremonies. The Lei Day tradition dates back to 1927, and has grown into one of Honolulu's most beloved cultural gatherings.
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