Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost to attend Festival events?
A: All events are free to the public.
Q: Where can I park in Waikiki to attend your events?
A: Please click on MAPS on this website’s home page for a map of parking locations in Waikiki. Please note that the map may not be accurate. Rates, times, and locations may have changed.
Q: Will there be Taiko Drum performances?
A: Yes, we normally have Taiko drums. Please check our website the week before the Festival to see our performance schedule.
Q: Where can I get a festival program?
A: In an effort to go GREEN, the program will be available as a PDF download on the website. The general days and times can be found by clicking on the SCHEDULE tab at the top of the website and clicking on the word GENERAL. Specific performance times can be found by clicking on EVENT just below GENERAL on the SCHEDULE tab. Event programs will be distributed at the venue as well.
Q: Where can I get information on who is performing and where?
A: A performance schedule for the Performing Arts Showcase and the Hoolaulea will be posted on the website the first week of June. You can find it by clicking on PROGRAMS in the GREEN BOX on the TOP PAGE. Schedules will also be available at each performance stage.
Q: How can my group perform in the Pan-Pacific Festival events?
A: Email us at ppf@kihhnl.com and request for a Festival application. Fill-in the application and follow instruction and a Festival official will contact you.
Q: How can I participate in the Pan-Pacific Ho’olaule’a (Block Party) as a Food or Craft vendor?
A: Please contact us at PanPacificFestivalHoolaulea@kihhnl.com Please include type of product/service you wish to sell.
Q: How can I participate in the Festival as a volunteer?
A: Email us at ppf@kihhnl.com and let us know what days and times you are available.
Q: Where can I get road closure information for event days?
A: Road Closure information will be posted at www1.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/ just prior to the Festival
Q: What times do the streets Close and Open for the Ho’olaule’a (Block Party) and Parade?
A: Although we request for specific times, street closures and openings are controlled by the Department of Transportation Services and the Honolulu Police Department. In particular, streets re-opening after the Hoolaulea and Parade are based on the Honolulu Police Department’s assessment of current road situations. Road closure information is usually posted at http://www1.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/11/jun11.htm just prior to the event.
The following road closure arrangements are being requested but not guaranteed:
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a (Block Party):
- Kalakaua Ave. road closure 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from Lewers St. to Kaiulani Ave.
- Roads re-open on HPD's clearance to open roads
Pan-Pacific Parade:
-Kalakaua Avenue road closure 4:30 p.m. from Kalakaua Ave. to Monsarrat Ave.
- Roads re-open on HPD's clearance to open roads
The following road closure arrangements are being requested but not guaranteed:
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a (Block Party):
- Kalakaua Ave. road closure 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from Lewers St. to Kaiulani Ave.
- Roads re-open on HPD's clearance to open roads
Pan-Pacific Parade:
-Kalakaua Avenue road closure 4:30 p.m. from Kalakaua Ave. to Monsarrat Ave.
- Roads re-open on HPD's clearance to open roads
Q: I make travel plans well in advance. Does the Pan-Pacific Festival happen on a specific date each year?
A: The Festival almost always falls on the 2nd weekend of June. The Ho’olaule’a (Block Party) always happens on Friday and the Parade on Sundays.
FUTURE FESTIVAL DATES:
June 8 - 10, 2012
June 7 - 9, 2013
June 13 - 15, 2014
June 8 - 10, 2012
June 7 - 9, 2013
June 13 - 15, 2014
The Pan-Pacific Festival hopes to reach two goals: To enrich the lives of the Festival’s participants and spectators, both local and tourists, and to attract many tourists to the State of Hawaii therefore supporting the local economy. We thank you for your support!