Honolulu · Friday, August 14, 2026

Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony

Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Kuhio Beach (Outdoors). Cost: Free (open to the public). Best for: preschool, school-age, tween.

When

Friday, August 14, 2026

Venue

Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Kuhio Beach

City

Honolulu

Category

Outdoors

Cost

Free (open to the public)

Age bands

preschool, school-age, tween

Event page

dukekahanamokuoceanfest.com/events

Opening of the 11-day Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest in Waikiki, honoring Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. A procession leaves the Outrigger Waikiki for the Duke statue at 4:45, with the ceremony at 5pm. Open to the public.

Plan a day with FamHop Event details

This is an annual Honolulu tradition — see the Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest annual guide.

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