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The Waikiki Holiday Parade Delights Thousands at Thanksgiving...
Veterans Parade in Wahiawa
Now that the Veterans Day ceremonies have ended in Wahiawa, it's time to look ahead to the next big parade on the island - the Waikiki Holiday Parade!
Waikiki Holiday Parade
If you're on the Island over Thanksgiving, be sure to treat yourself to the Waikiki Holiday Parade which is held every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving - this year November 23rd. It's always a real treat to see the local high school bands participating with the half dozen or so high school bands from the mainland. The Paavo Project discusses one such band's fundraising efforts to make the parade in 2008. I'm a sucker for bands and parades, so If there's a more idyllic way to spend your Thanksgiving Holiday, I can't think of it.
Major Event
Thousands of spectators, residents and visitors gather annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving to watch this non-competitive parade, which hosts local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. The scenic parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles through Waikiki along the oceanfront of beautiful, torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue. You won't find a warmer welcome in any other destination.
Pearl Harbor Commemorative Event
Now in its ninth year, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor survivors at the anniversary of the attacks. Thirteen bands from the mainland traveled to Hawaii in 2006 when the parade commemorated the 65th Anniversary of the momentous event:
Now that the Veterans Day ceremonies have ended in Wahiawa, it's time to look ahead to the next big parade on the island - the Waikiki Holiday Parade!
Waikiki Holiday Parade
If you're on the Island over Thanksgiving, be sure to treat yourself to the Waikiki Holiday Parade which is held every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving - this year November 23rd. It's always a real treat to see the local high school bands participating with the half dozen or so high school bands from the mainland. The Paavo Project discusses one such band's fundraising efforts to make the parade in 2008. I'm a sucker for bands and parades, so If there's a more idyllic way to spend your Thanksgiving Holiday, I can't think of it.
Major Event
Thousands of spectators, residents and visitors gather annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving to watch this non-competitive parade, which hosts local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. The scenic parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles through Waikiki along the oceanfront of beautiful, torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue. You won't find a warmer welcome in any other destination.
Pearl Harbor Commemorative Event
Now in its ninth year, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor survivors at the anniversary of the attacks. Thirteen bands from the mainland traveled to Hawaii in 2006 when the parade commemorated the 65th Anniversary of the momentous event:
November, 2008
Bands are already making plans for next year's Waikiki Holiday Parade. Here are the current entries as of September 1, 2007:
Parade Route
Need some directions? The parade starts at Saratoga Rd/Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park. The event is expected to have 4,000 marchers, 40 vehicles, & 38 bands so arrive a little early. Oh... and bring an umbrella - it always rains for about two minutes at some point during the parade.
Aloha ~
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