Monday, May 29:
Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017.  Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until lanterns run out.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Pre-ceremony taiko performance at 6:10 p.m.  Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/.

May 21 – 29:
Honoka`a Western Week Parade & Block Party.  Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants, plus join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. For more information, visit http://www.honokaa.org/.