VENUES
WAIKIKI - KALAKAUA AVENUE
PAN-PACIFIC HO'OLAULE'A
Lewers Street to Kaiulani Avenue
June 11, 2010
PAN-PACIFIC PARADE
Ft.DeRussy to Kapiolani Park
June 13, 2010
Kalakaua Avenue, “one of the world’s greatest avenues” is Waikiki's main thoroughfare and where its major attractions occur! It is a world-class pedestrian environment with publicly accessible gathering spaces adjacent to wide sidewalks with complementing landscaping and décor. Find upscale fashion boutiques, one of a kind retail shops, fine dining and noodle shops and access to Waikiki Beach all on the same street. The Pan-Pacific Festival opens with the Ho’olaule’a (block party) and closes with the Parade on beautiful, world-famous Kalakaua Avenue.
WAIKIKI - KUHIO BEACH/HULA MOUND
PAN-PACIFIC HULA FESTIVAL
Hula Mound
(near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue)
June 11 & 12, 2010
Kuhio Beach is a section of Waikiki Beach stretching from the Moana Surfrider Hotel to Kapahulu Avenue. It is a well-liked beach for families since it provides a sheltered swimming area created by an offshore retaining wall. Kuhio Beach Hula Mound is located adjacent to the beach, near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, on Kalakaua Avenue (at Uluniu Avenue). It is a casual, outdoor stage situated under a majestic banyan tree and is the location for many hula concerts. Audiences sit on the grass, so bring your beach chairs and mats. Enjoy hula performances at the Pan-Pacific Hula Festival and watch the sun set on world-famous Waikiki Beach!
ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER
Royal Hawaiian Center is located in the heart of Waikiki, on the island of Oahu. It is situated along Kalakaua Avenue within walking distance from all the main hotels and activities and it houses more than 110 shops and restaurants and the largest concentration of flagship stores in Hawaii including Cartier, Hermès, Ferragamo, LeSportsac, kate spade, and Juicy Couture. There are also 10 anchor restaurants, outdoor cafes, and casual eateries. The Royal Grove (named for what was once a 10,000 coconut tree grove on grounds reserved only for Hawaiian royalty), located in the middle of the center, is where the Performing Arts Showcase wiil be held.
ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is a premier international and local shopping destination with over 290 shops and restaurants. From beachwear to high fashion, casual dining to fine dining, you'll find everything at Ala Moana Center, all in a beautiful open-air setting filled with lush tropical landscaping and koi ponds. The Center’s Centerstage hosts over 500 performances a year by local groups as well as visiting national and international entertainers. Centerstage is located at Center Court, Street Level across from the Customer Service Center. The Performing Arts Showcase will be held at Centerstage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.