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A Quick Reference Guide to Aloha Week Festival Events

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ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE Date: September 16 Place: Ala Moana Beach Park through Waikiki One of the most-watched televised events in the nation, the Floral Parade has, for many, become synonymous with Aloha Festivals. The colorful display is a celebration of the history and spirit of the islands, set amidst the fragrant blossoms of Hawaii.

THE HAWAII THEATRE PRESENTS THE1ST ANNUAL ALOHA WEEK CONCERT Date: September 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Hawaii Theatre, Chinatown Honolulu The Hawaii Theatre will join the Aloha Festivals with their 1st Annual Aloha Week Concert. Featuring the Hilton Hawaiian Village Guard, the Aloha Festival Royal Court, the Royal Hawaiian Band and many more local entertainers.

WAIKIKI HOOLAULEA (ALOHA FESTIVALS EVENT) Date: September 22 Place: Kalakaua Avenue The Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii's largest block party. Held each year, the Hoolaulea features dancing and entertainment by Hawaii's brightest stars, a variety of ethnic foods and beautiful leis.

HAWAII HULA 2000 Date: September 17 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Waikiki Beach Imagine Waikiki Beach lined with hundreds of brightly colored hula dancers swaying elegantly as the sunsets.

BANKOH NA WAHINE O KE KAI CANOE RACE Date: September 24 Time: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Place: Hale O Lono, Molokai to Duke Kahanamoku Beach Park in Waikiki Women's 40.8-mile Molokai-to-Oahu championship six-person outrigger canoe race. Over 65, 10- to 12- women teams of the best female outrigger canoe paddlers in the world compete for the championship title. Competitors come from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland United States, Canada, Tahiti and other countries. Traditionally, the Aloha Festivals Court is waiting to formally welcome the finishers when they arrive at the beach on Oahu. Spectators gather on the beach to watch the pageantry at the finish.

ALOHA FESTIVALS OPENING CEREMONIES Date: September 15 Time: 12 Noon Place: Iolani Palace, Honolulu Marks the official beginning of the 2000 Aloha Festivals on Oahu. Traditional hula and chants introduce the Royal Court.

DOWNTOWN HOOLAULEA (ALOHA FESTIVALS EVENT) Date: September 15 Place: Downtown Honolulu along Bishop Street One of the best attended and most enjoyed events in Honolulu. An estimated 150,000 Residents and visitors stroll through downtown Honolulu enjoying the various lei and food booths and exciting dancing and entertainment on different stages featuring music to suit every taste.

ALOHA FESTIVALS ROYAL BALL Date: September 9 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, Waikiki This elegant, formal dinner/dance is the grand finale event of Aloha Festivals, Hawaii's statewide celebration of aloha. The 2000 Aloha Festivals reigning monarchs dress in their Victorian finest and serve as guests of honor. Featuring Hawaiian entertainment and dance music. $75 per person