HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of people and visitors showed up in Waikiki on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the 77th annual Aloha Festivals floral parade.
Nearly eight decades later, Aloha Festivals continues to celebrate Hawaiian culture, “integrating the islands’ traditions through music, dance, cuisine and art.”
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The parade filled the Waikiki streets with vibrant floats, traditional pāʻu riding, marching bands and hālau hula.
This year’s theme — Ko Kula Uka, Ko Kula Kai — which means from the mountains to the ocean…