Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade (Waikīkī, Dec. 7 evening)

An evening parade down Kalākaua Avenue honoring Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans, with military units, JROTC, high school bands from around the country and ship banners. It starts from Fort DeRussy and ends at the Waikīkī Shell. Recent years opened with a 4:15 p.m. ceremony at Fort DeRussy and stepped off at 6 p.m.

• Route: Fort DeRussy, east along Kalākaua Avenue for about a mile, then up Monsarrat Avenue to the Waikīkī Shell.
• Timing in recent years: opening ceremony about 4:15 p.m. at Fort DeRussy Park; parade at 6 p.m. Confirm the 2026 schedule at pearlharborparade.org.
• Free to watch along Kalākaua. Expect road closures and bus detours in Waikīkī that evening.
• Marchers include Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans, every military branch, bands and choirs, JROTC units, civic groups and classic car clubs.

Source: Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade: the parade

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.