July 13, 2024 Saturday
9:00 AM Road Closes 11:00 AM Road Reopens
will have 500 marchers, 10 vehicles, 4 floats, and 1 band.
It will start at Kalakaua Ave/Fort DeRussy/Saratoga Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.
KAILUA 4th OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
July 4, 2024 Thursday 9:30 AM Road Closes 11:30 AM Road Reopens
The event will have 1,000 marchers, 30 vehicles, 20 floats, & 10 bands It will start at Kainalu Dr./Omao St., to Kainalu Drive, to end at Kailua Intermediate School.
KAILUA 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
July 4, 2024 Thursday 8:00 PM Lanes Close 8:30 PM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. Show will be off Kailua Beach Park.
Proposal to increase traffic violation fines keeps advancing
House Bill 1539 is getting closer to getting the green light in the state legislature. The bill is looking to address several issues including increasing mandatory fines and even proposing prison time for repeat traffic violations, such as reckless driving, speeding offenses, and driving without a license.
Kahala beach park
Kahala Avenue has some of the richest and most coveted addresses in the islands. But the recent rains highlighted another population upstream, resulting in debris on the beach fronting the luxury homes.
“With all these multi-million dollar homes right on the beach here and then all the trash and the homeless -- it’s pretty said,” said Waikiki resident Hanna Richards, who was visiting the beach with her husband.
Among the mess just yards from beachfront mansions were tents, grocery carts, a bicycle and a wheelchair.
Advisory posted after venomous jellyfish spotted on Waikiki beaches
A fascinating but potentially dangerous species of jellyfish known as Box Jellyfish has been spotted on Waikiki beaches Saturday morning
Box jellyfish have a distinctive cube-shaped bell, up to 15 tentacles that can grow up to several feet long, and are a among the most venomous creatures in the world.
Signs have been posted, but officials are still urging beachgoers to check with a lifeguard for the latest ocean and beach conditions.
The event is expected to have 2,000 marchers, 19 vehicles, 3 floats & 4 bands. The parade will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd./Fort DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park
KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE
June 8, 2024 Saturday
8:30 AM Roads Close 1:00 PM Roads Reopen
The event is expected to have 200 marchers, 50 vehicles, 10 floats & 5 bands. It will start at King St./Richards St., to King St., to Punchbowl St., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Lane closures begin at 7:30 am
41st ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC MATSURI HOOLAULEA
June 7, 2024 Friday
5:30 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000 + participants. Lane closures begin at 12noon for setup. The event will close all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas on Kalakaua Avenue, from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Traffic will be diverted at 5:30pm.
The event is expected to have 30,000+ participants in Ala Moana Beach Park. Various traffic controls in and around Ala Moana Park may be implemented as early as 6 am. Ewa Entrance will be closed to inbound traffic.
LEAHI FESTIVAL
May 11, 2024 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30 pm for set up