A Celebration of Pride – The Honolulu Pride Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RB22fBx-Ec Credit to KHON2 on YouTube The LGBTQ+ community has a long and colorful history in the Hawaiian islands. During ancient times in Hawai’i, there was a recognized third gender called mahu. Individuals who identify as mahu did not identify as male or female. They identified as an individual with characteristics of both male and…
Oahu Shark Diving
Are you an adrenaline junkie looking to check something off your bucket list in Hawaii? We have good news for you… You couldn’t have picked a better place! If the next dream of yours is diving with sharks in the real raw nature, the deep ocean surrounding Oahu is just here for you. Ultimate adrenaline…
What is the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade?
December 7th, 1941 is a day that will live on in American history as a day of extreme tragedy. Each year on December 7th in Honolulu, a commemorative parade is held in remembrance of the more than 2,300 members of the United States armed forces and United States civilians who tragically lost their lives on…
What is the Kamehameha Floral Parade?
Credit: PhotoLukeHawaii on YouTube Why is there a parade? Prior to being unified as one kingdom, each of the Hawaiian islands were under separate rule. In the year 1810, King Kamehameha the First unified the Hawaiian islands under his rule, thus forming the Kingdom of Hawaii. June 11th marks the Hawaii state holiday of King…
All About the Honolulu Festival and Grande Parade
from PhotoLukeHawaii on YouTube Each March, a festival is held in Honolulu celebrating cultural diversity, harmony, international cooperation, and also understanding between Hawaii and the nations of the Pacific Rim. The term “Pacific Rim” refers to the geographic region of nations that border the Pacific Ocean, like the US, Australia, Tonga, and Samoa Additionally, this…
The Eddie: Where to Watch the Famous Surf Competition in Honolulu
The Eddie Surf Competition in 2024 Details (What NOT to do and what you MUST know)! Eddie Aikau is a famous Hawaiian public figure. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay, an award-winning surfer, and a crew member of the Hokulea canoe. Eddie Aikau lost his life paddling from the capsized Hokulea towards…
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2022 / 2023 (incl. Videos)
UPDATE 01/19/23 8:39am – The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has a GREEN LIGHT for 01/22/23. The contest is set to begin on Sunday for its 34th edition of the contest dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman, Eddie Aikau. Clyde Aikau said on Hawaii News Now that conditions will be epic on Sunday (01/22/23)…
Duke’s Waikiki
If you did your research, you have a whole list of places to eat when you’re in Waikiki. And we’re sure Duke’s Waikiki will probably be on it. But why is Duke’s Waikiki so popular? One thing is that Instagram did it. Another is that this bar is actually “the only real beach bar in…
Dolphins on Oahu
When you think of Hawaii, several images can come to your mind. For example volcanic mountains, big waves, Hula dance, rainbow and a bright orange sunset over a peaceful beach. You might also imagine interaction with benevolent dolphins as you swim, surf, or snorkel in the Aloha Land. If you want to see this creature…
Kualoa Jurassic Movie Bus Tour
This one’s for all the movie buffs! Kualoa Ranch is the right place to visit. Over 200 Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows have been filmed here. Find yourself in the middle of it all. Book a Kualoa Jurassic Movie Bus Tour to feel like one of your favorite movie characters. This tour is in fact…