What to know for Honolulu Pride Parade and festival weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Pride is underway in Waikiki and events are scheduled throughout the week.
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The celebration began Wednesday with the Honolulu Pride Kick-Off Pau Hana at International Market.
Thursday
Hawaii Theatre Pride Concert
On Thursday, the Hawaii Theatre Center will host the Hawaii Theatre Pride Concert headlined by nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer Big Freedia, also known as “Queen Diva.”
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available here.
Honolulu Pride Bar Crawl
Also on Thursday, from 3 to 8 p.m., attendees will have the chance to sip, support and celebrate pride throughout Waikiki.
Bar crawl attendees can pick up a Bar Crawl Passport at any of the participating bars. Purchase of a Pride specialty drink will earn a stamp. Those who get five or more stamps can head to Heyday at White Sands Hotel to pick up a special gift from Honolulu Pride.
Click here for more information.
Friday
Official Pride Opening Party
Honolulu Pride will officially kick off Friday at Scarlet Honolulu. Doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Saturday
The Honolulu Pride Parade
More than 100 businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups will make their way from Ala Moana’s Magic Island and down Kalakaua Avenue through Waikiki in Hawaii’s largest celebration of the queer community.
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Catch all the action live Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. on K5 and online here.
Pride Festival
After the parade, the Honolulu Pride Festival will feature more than 70 community booths, national and local entertainers, food and drink, and dedicated ohana and kupuna zones.
Official Pride After Party
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand is hosting the official Honolulu Pride After Party Saturday and will keep pride festivities going until 4 a.m.
Sunday
Serving Pride Drag Brunch
The Serving Pride Drag Brunch takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Alohilani Resort, Waikiki Beach, featuring heels, humor and breakfast.
General Admission starts at $105. Forty premium seats start at $125.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Suds Out! – Lei Pride Pool Party 2026
After brunch, the festivities continue with the Lei Pool Party at the Alohilani Resort, Waikiki Beach. From 1 to 7 p.m., enjoy good music, poolside fun and nonstop energy.
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The Hangover – Honolulu Pride Closing Party
Pride festivities come to a close at the ADEZ Steakhouse & Lounge. From 6 to 10 p.m., attendees celebrate queer joy with music, dancing and community.
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Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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