HONOLULU (December 1, 2023) - Waikiki Beach Walk has an amazing lineup of seasonal entertainment and a brand-new event, Holiday Open House on Dec 13. Join Waikiki Beach Walk as it welcomes visitors and locals to share in the Christmas spirit.
Special Celebration – Honolulu Marathon Aloha Night at Waikiki Beach Walk
To celebrate the 51st Honolulu Marathon, there will be an official opening and torch lighting ceremony in the plaza on Friday, December 8 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. The celebration will include Hālau Hula `O Hokulani at 6:10 p.m., followed by multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning group
Kapena beginning at 7 p.m. It’s free to join and the live entertainment is for everyone to enjoy. Waikiki Beach Walk’s newest restaurant,
The Blue Fish, will offer a Race Week special with 20% off all food as well as drink specials from December 7 to 10.
Holiday Open House, Wednesday, December 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Shop, Sip & Stroll! Waikiki Beach Walk and its merchants will host a special evening of shopping surprises on December 13, when guests can enjoy special deals, promotions, prize drawings and delicious treats as they peruse the stores that line Lewers St. The large red bows on the front participating stores will let shoppers know there is something special inside. Blue Ginger, Giovanni Pastrami, KaiAloha Supply, Kolohe and Park West Gallery are among those with surprises in store.
Waikiki Beach Walk - Seven Days of Mele, December 19 - 25
A week-long celebration of traditional hula and song featuring local halau and well-known entertainers. The series begins Tuesday, December 19 and runs through Christmas (Monday, December 25) nightly from 6 to 7 p.m.at the Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza. Scheduled to appear:
Tuesday, December 19: KA PĀ HULA O KAUANOE O WAʻAHILA
Traditional Hawaiian Music & Hula with Kumu Hula Maelia Loebenstein-CarterAward winning hula teacher, Maelia Loebenstein-Carter (former Miss Aloha Hula) kicks off this magical series with a superb presentation of authentic Hawaiian hula.
Wednesday, December 20: KUMU HULA DARCEY MONIZ & HĀLAU HULA ‘O PUKAʻIKAPUAOKALANI
Kumu hula Darcey Moniz and Puka‘ikapuaokalani Hula Studio have been distinguished and
powerful competitors in the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, the Miss Aloha Hula Contest in Hilo
and the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition on Oahu.
Thursday, December 21: SALLIE KAUAKEA YOZA & HĀLAU ʻO NAPUALAʻIKAUIKAIU
A wonderful and vibrant traditional hula presentation by renowned director and kumu, Sallie
Kauakea Yoza. Keiki and kūpuna will be mesmerized by the beauty in the spirit of Christmas.
Don’t miss this performance that is perfect for the holidays!
Friday, December 22: KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS – KAPĀLAMA, FEATURING THE HAWAIIAN EMSEMBLE WTH KUMU KALEO TRINIDAD
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble includes some of the most talented Native Hawaiian
youth in the state. Enjoy oli (storytelling through chant), hula, and song in this dazzling holiday
showcase that is the future of Hawaiian culture.
Saturday, December 23: LEIMOMI MALDONADO & KAHALE I O KAHALA
Celebrated kumu hula Leimomi Maldonado shares the joy of holiday cheer with children,
families, and our elders in this heartfelt performance. A delight for all ages!
Sunday, December 24: HUAPALA - An all-wāhine Hawaiian Musical Band.
The highly talented group of four senior students from the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
campus will perform on behalf of Hawaii's young, up and coming entertainers of the future.
Monday, December 25: BLAINE KAMALANI KIA “ALL IN THE ʻOHANA CHRISTMAS!”
with the Kia Family & Special Guests!
Blaine Kamalani Kia - youngest of nine children, and his family have made Waikīkī their home
and their playground since the 1960s. They have all worked throughout the hotel and
restaurant industry with a rich history and legacy. Three generations of the Kia Family shares
their gift of “Aloha” on Christmas night. This special celebration ensures a very Merry Christmas,
indeed!
ABOUT WAIKIKI BEACH WALK
Waikiki Beach Walk is a vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment district on Lewers Street between
Kalakaua Avenue and Kalia Road in Waikīkī. The more than 94,000 sq. ft. center boasts some of Hawaii’s
greatest boutique shopping experiences with locally made products, award-winning restaurants,
nightlife, and world renown Hawaiian entertainment, making Waikiki Beach Walk a slice of Hawai’i life,
popular with visitors and residents. For information, visit
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