The 77th Annual
Aloha Festival Parade
2025
Here you will find information you will need for your participation in the parade
General Information
Ko Kula Uka, Ko Kula Kai
Those of the Upland, Those of the Shore
Mauka to Makai
Forms to Fill Out:
Who: ALL dancers – Nā Puakea O Ko’olaupoko
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Where: From Ala Moana Park through Kalākaua Avenue to Kapi’olani Park
Time: 9am to 12pm HST
Call Time: 7:15am HST (look for our float on Ala Moana Blvd between Ward Ave & Kamakee St)
Price: $30 per Ohana
Schedule
Saturday 8/2/2025
Coconut hat making session #1
When: 9am - 12pm
Where: Halau
Bring:
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Scissors
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Zip ties
Monday 9/22/2025
Float decoration prep work
When: 5pm
Where: Halau
Thursday 9/25/2025
Bougainvillea lei making
When: 5pm
Where: Halau
Bring:
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Bougainvillea flower
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Gallon size Ziplock
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Optional snacks & drinks
Friday 9/12/2025
Parade rehearsal #1
When: 5:30pm
Where: Kailua Beach Park
Tuesday 9/23/2025
Ti leaf making
When: 5pm
Where: Halau
Bring:
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Scissors
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Frozen ti leaves
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Gallon size Ziplock
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Optional snacks & drinks
Friday 9/26/2025
Float decorations
When:
Where:
Who:
Bring:
Saturday 9/20/2025
Parade Rehearsal #2
When: 12:30pm
Where: Halau
Wednesday 9/24/2025
Crown flower lei making
When: 5pm
Where: Halau
Bring:
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Crown flower
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Gallon size Ziplock
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Optional snacks & drinks
Saturday 9/27/2025
ALOHA DAY PARADE
Call Time: 7:15am
When: 9am - 12pm
Look for our float on Ala Moana Blvd between Ward Ave and Kamakeʻe St
Costumes
Pink Skirts
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Kukui nut
Top: Pink
Bottom: Pink hula skirt
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Yellow Skirts
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Ti leaf
Top: Black
Bottom: Yellow hula skirt
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Tahitian Keiki
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Ka'imi to provide
Top: Ka'imi to provide
Bottom: Ka'imi to provide
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Blue Skirts
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Kukui nut
Top: Pink
Bottom: Blue hula skirt
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Thursday CLass
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Ti leaf
Top: Black
Bottom: Purple skirt
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Ohana
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Fresh lei (any kind)
Top: Lavender halau T-shirt
Bottom: Your choice
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: N/A
Green Skirts
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Ti leaf
Top: Black
Bottom: Green hula skirt
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc
Tahitian Adults
Head: Coconut hat (bring hair pins)
Neck: Ti leaf
Top: Black
Bottom: Ka'imi to provide
Feet: Athletic shoes required by parade
Underskirt: Shorts or tights with pockets for phone, keys, etc