April 12, 2026 Sunday
3:00 AM Lanes Close 11:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 10,000+ runners. It will start on Kalakaua Ave., near Dukes Statue, head Ewa on Kalakaua Ave., to Kapiolani Blvd., to Atkinson Dr., to Ala Moana Blvd. mauka side, turn around at Fort St. Mall, to Ala Moana Blvd., makai side., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Head Road, to Paikau St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Marathon finish line.
HEART OF HONOLULU STREET FESTIVAL
April 11, 2026 Saturday
9:00 AM Road Closes 6:00 PM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 2,000+ participants. The event will close Nuuanu Ave., all lanes, from Chaplain Ln. to N. King St., Pauahi St. from Smith-Beretania Lot driveway to Mark's Garage driveway.
SALUTE TO YOUTH PARADE
April 8, 2026 Wednesday
6:00 PM Road Closes 8:00 PM Road Reopens
The event will have 500 marchers, 15 vehicles, 5 floats, 10 bands. It will start at Ft. DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.
With 3-hour wait times, 10 ways Hawaiʻi air travelers can prep, deal
1. Get to the airport early 2. Check in before leaving home 3. Pack smart for security 4. Expect a visible security presence. 5.Track TSA wait times 6. Bring snacks and water 7. Download essentials offline 8. Choose the right line 9. Build in buffer time 10. Control what you can
City of Honolulu doubles dog-friendly parks
The new parks will allow dogs on leashes, bringing the total number of dog-friendly parks on Oahu to 72
Launched a pilot program to test new park signs and dog waste bags.
NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERAN'S DAY PARADE
March 28, 2026 Saturday
5:30 PM Road Closes 8:00 PM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 3,000 marchers, 30 vehicles, 12 bands. It will start at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park
Neiman Marcus announces closure of Ala Moana store
Neiman Marcus, a major American luxury department store, has announced that it will close several stores across the United States, including its store at the Ala Moana Center on Oahu.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 17, 2026 Tuesday
11:30 AM Road Closes 1:00 PM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 200 marchers, 40 vehicles, 4 bands. It will start at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat to end at Queen Kapiolani
HONOLULU FESTIVALS PARADE
March 15, 2026 Sunday
3:30 PM Lanes Close 8:00 PM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 1,500 marchers, 10 floats, 20 vehicles & 3 bands. It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot, Queen Kapiolani Park.
Powerful storm expected to bring days of heavy rain, flooding threat across Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service is urging residents and visitors across Hawaiʻi to prepare for a powerful storm system expected to bring several days of heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding
