Friday – Sunday, June 9 – 11:
Pan-Pacific Festival.  This special three-day celebration includes a huge Friday night block party- Kalakaua Ave., between Lewers St. and Liliuokalani Ave. Enjoy multiple entertainment stages featuring cultural performances such as Japanese Taiko drums, Korean dance, Hawaiian music, hula, and more. Don’t miss the Pan-Pacific Hula Festival which happens simultaneously at the Hula Mound on Kuhio Beach at the Diamond Head end of the Ho`olaule`a.  7 to 10 p.m. Performing Arts Showcase: Friday thru Sunday, Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, Ala Moana Center (see website for schedule details). Sunday, Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue, Ft. DeRussy to Kapiolani Park, 5 to 7 p.m.    For information, parade route map, and schedule, call (808) 926-8177 or visit www.pan-pacific-festival.com.

Friday & Saturday, June 9 & 10:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.