Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade
Visitors can experience cultural performances, including taiko drumming, dance troupes, and multiple dragon and lion dance associations, alongside a parade down Maunakea Street. The festival features a traditional Harvest Moon Altar displaying ceremonial offerings, lantern making classes, and a lantern making contest. Attendees can also explore food and craft vendors, keiki activities, and a stargazing setup.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Festival: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; parade: 5:30 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Food & Drink
Food and drink vendors include teppanyaki, potstickers, poke, Jamaican jerk, sweets, cane juice, and drinks.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- The best place to watch the parade is along Maunakea Street between King and Beretania Street.
- If entering the lantern making contest, you must be present at the announcement to win.
- Contest lanterns can be dropped off inside the mini-mall area.
Links & Contact
Run by Chinatown 808
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules for the lantern making contest?
Lanterns must have a minimum height and width of 8 inches, cannot be pre-bought kits, and must not use glass, sharp objects, open flames, or flammable liquid. They must also be portable enough to carry in the parade.
What are the judging criteria for the lantern making contest?
Submissions are judged on creativity and originality (40%), use of recyclable materials (30%), and craftsmanship and presentation (30%).
What items are included on the Harvest Moon Altar?
Offerings include joss paper, liquor, tea, mooncakes, star fruit, pomelos, water caltrop, baby taro, Chinese taro, and peanuts.
What are the age divisions for the lantern contest?
The contest features a Junior Division for participants 17 years and under, and an Open Division for participants 18 years and over.
What does the water caltrop on the altar symbolize?
Water caltrop is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival for luck.
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