Oʻahu: Help Sew 38,000 Lei for Memorial Day

As unique and diverse as our communities are in Hawaiʻi, so are some of our traditions on Memorial Day. One of the more distinct traditions is the placing of lei upon every gravesite within Punchbowl for Memorial Day. Every year the members of the community work together to make 38,000 lei for every service member laid to rest at the cemetery.

• You are invited to donate lei (made of fresh flowers/ti leaf, measuring 20-22 inches untied, please tie), lei flowers (preferably plumeria or crown flower), or Anthurium bouquets.
• Or, attend one of the lei-making events on O‘ahu, May 23-24, 2025. The locations and times can be found at: Mayor’s Memorial Day | Department of Parks and Recreation

More info: Memorial Day (honolulu.gov)