Virtual: 2021 Lei Day Celebration

The 2021 Lei Day Celebration will be virtual. You can be part of this year’s celebration from your home.

The annual statewide event celebrates the aloha spirit with the giving of the flower leis. The first Lei Day occurred in downtown Honolulu in 1927. The event is marked by parades, choosing a royal court, contests, music, and entertainment. A large festival takes place in Honolulu in Kapiolani Park. The outer islands each host festivities. More info: https://www.facebook.com/LeiDayCelebration/

Lei Day celebrations around Hawaii

• The largest May Day celebration is held on Oahu at Queen Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. In 2020, join the festivities virtually on the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation – YouTube
• On Maui, the free Lei Day Heritage Festival is held at the Bailey House Museum.
• On the Big Island, the Lei Day Festival takes place in Hilo at the Kalakaua Park.
• On Kauai, the annual Lei Day Festival takes place at the Kauai Marriott.

More info about Lei Day celebrations:

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi (hawaiionthecheap.com)