2008 OAHU SCHEDULE OF
MAJOR PARADES AND STREET ACTIVITIES

MAY 2008

May 2, 2008 Friday 6:00PM Starts 11:00PM Ends

SPIRIT OF ALOHA BLOCK PARTY sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill. The event is expected to have 1,000+ participants.  The event will close 1) NUUANU AVE., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from King St. to Nimitz Hwy. 2) MERCHANT ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Nuuanu Ave. to Bethel St. 3) MARIN LN., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Smith St. to Nuuanu Ave.  Contact Don Murphy 531-0422, 754-1502 Fax: 533-4943

May 3, 2008 Saturday 4:00PM Starts 11:00PM Ends

WAIKIKI SPAM JAM STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by SJ Foundation.  The event is expected to have 8,000+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 2 pm for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Seaside Ave. to Kaiulani Avenue. Contact:  Karen Winpenny 255-5927, E-mail:  kwinpenny@hawaii.rr.com

May 10, 2008 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

Wahiawa Pineapple Run sponsored by Central Oahu CPO Association. The event is expected to have 500 runners/walkers.  It will start at Kaala Elementary School on Kilani Ave., to California Ave., Kam Hwy., to Kaukonahua Rd., to Kamananui Rd., to Wilikina Dr., to Kam Hwy., to end at Kaala Elementary Schoon on Kilani Ave.  Contact Jeffrey Brown 653-5356 Fax: 653-0038, E-mail:  jeffrey.w.brown@navy.mil

May 10, 2008 Saturday 9:00AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

FILIPINO PARADE & FIESTA sponsored by FilCom Center of Hawaii. The event is expected to have 1,000 marchers, 5 vehicles, 6 floats, & 6 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot in Queen Kapiolani Park.  Fiesta will be in Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact: Serafin "Jun" Colmenares 349-9319, Fax: 485-0390, E-mail:  juncolme@yahoo.com

May 11, 2008 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

PEARL HARBOR BIKE PATH 10K RUN sponsored by RRCA/Mid Pacific Roadrunners Club. The event is expected to have 300 runners. It will start approx. 300 meters makai of Lehua Elem. School on Lehua St., to bike path, to Admiral's Boat House, end at Lehua Elem School.  Contact: John Simonds 373-3609, E-mail:  simondsj001@hawaii.rr.com  For more info, visit their website: http://www.mprrc.com/

May 17, 2008 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 1:00PM Ends

30th ANNUAL VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY walk sponsored by Hawaii Hotel Industry Assn. The event will have 9,000 runners/walkers.  It will start at Ala Moana Park's McCoy Pavilion Key Hole area, clockwise around Ala Moana Park, to Ala Moana Blvd., mauka sidewalk area, to Ala Wai  Promenade area, to Kalakaua  Ave., makai sidewalk area and curb lane, to Koko Hd side of Kapahulu Ave., to Ala Wai Blvd., mauka sidewalk and curb lane, to Seaside Ave., to Aloha Dr., to Lewers St., to Kalia Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to end at Ala Moana Park.  Contact: Tina Yamaki  923-0407  Fax: 924-3843  Email:  tyamaki@hawaiihotels.org  For more info, visit their website: http://www.charitywalkhawaii.org/

May 17, 2008 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

HONOLULU kEIKI Triathlon sponsored by USA Triathlon/Honolulu Triathlon Race Committee/Premier Event Management.  The event is expected to have 150 participants.  Swim: Sans Souci Beach to end at transition area Bike: transition area to Kalakaua Ave.,on makai half, ewa bound, then U turn at Monsarrat Ave. and head kkhd bound to finish at transition area, Run: from transition area ewa on grassy area, onto sidewalk area behind Aquarium,  U turn near Tennis Courts and head kkhd on Kalakaua Ave sidewalk to finish ewa of Sans Souci transition area   Contact:  Premier Event Management, LLC, Steve Foster 864-0113, Fax:  685-6666.  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.honolulutriathlon.com/

May 17, 2008 Saturday 9:00AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

WAHIAWA PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL PARADE sponsored by Wahiawa Community & Business Association. The event is expected to have 300 marchers, 10 vehicles & 3 floats.  It will start at Kaala Elementary School, to California Ave., to North Cane St., end at Center St., Contact: Elizabeth Smithe  621-7097

May 17-18, 2008 Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM Starts 5:00PM Ends

HAWAII BOOK & MUSIC FESTIVAL sponsored by Bank Of Hawaii. The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants.  It will take place at the Honolulu Hale and Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds at King Street.  Contact:  Amy Hammond 234-0404, Fax:  234-0406, E-mail:  specialeventshawaii@juno.com  For more info, visit their website:  www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org

May 17, 2008 Saturday 5:00PM Starts 10:00PM Ends

MERCHANT ST. LOBSTER FESTIVAL sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill. The event is expected to have 300+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 7 am for setup. The event will close MERCHANT ST., from Nuuanu Ave. to Bethel St.  Contact Don Murphy 531-0422, Fax:  533-4943

May 18, 2008 Sunday 5:45AM Starts 10:30AM Ends

ITU JAL HONOLULU Triathlon World CHAMPIONSHIP RACE sponsored by USA Triathlon/Honolulu Triathlon Race Committee/Premier Event Management. The event is expected to have 2,000 participants. Staggered wave start 5:45 am.  Ala Moana Blvd, Nimitz Hwy, and Kamehameha Hwy makai side will be closed to traffic. Swim: Loop course (2X) just ewa of Magic Island, to end at Magic Island Swim/Bike Transition Bike: Magic Island Swim/Bike Transition area, to Ala Moana Park Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., via ewa entrance/exit,  ewa on Ala Moana Blvd, makai half to Nimitz Hwy, ewa on Nimitz Hwy.,crossover to mauka side at Puuhale Rd., under the viaduct, ewa on Kam Hwy., crossover to makai side at Lagoon Dr.., ewa on Kam Hwy.,past airport, u turn at Arizona Rd.(Halawa Gate), kkhd on Kam Hwy., makai half right onto Lagoon Dr., makai on Lagoon Dr., kkhd most, makai bound lane,  to u turn at parking lot at dead end, mauka on Lagoon Dr., right onto Kam Hwy., kkhd on Kam Hwy., crossover to mauka side at Ahua St. ,onto Nimitz Hwy., crossover to makai side just kkhd of Sand Island Rd., kkhd on Nimitz Hwy.,  makai half to Ala Moana Blvd., makai half,  kkhd on Ala Moana Blvd., to ewa entr./exit, to Ala Moana Park Rd., to end at bike/run transition area near Magic Island  Run: Bike/Run transition area to Ala Moana Park Rd., to Atkinson entr./exit,. left to Ala Moana Blvd., makai lanes, ewa on Ala Moana Blvd., crossover to mauka side at Queen St., ewa on Ala Moana Blvd., right onto Cooke St., mauka on Cooke St., kkhd half, u turn just makai of Auahi St. intersection, makai on ewa half of Cooke St.,  left onto Ala Moana Blvd., kkhd on Ala Moana Blvd., U turn at Atkinson, ewa on Ala Moana Blvd., makai lanes, ewa on Ala Moana Blvd., crossover to mauka side at Queen St., ewa on Ala Moana Blvd., right onto Cooke St., mauka on Cooke St., kkhd half, u turn just makai of Auahi St. intersection, makai on ewa half of Cooke St.,  left onto Ala Moana Blvd., kkhd on Ala Moana Blvd., right into Atkinson entrance, makai on Ala Moana Park Rd, to end at Magic Island area  finish line.  Contact:  Premier Event Management, LLC, Steve Foster 864-0113, Fax:  685-6666.  For more info, visit their website:  www.honolulutriathlon.com

May 18, 2008 Sunday 8:30AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

BROTHERHOOD OF THE HOLY GHOST-HOLY TRINITY PARADE sponsored by Brotherhood Holy Ghost of Holy Trinity. The event is expected to have 100 participants.  It will start at Holy Ghost Church at Puowaina Dr., to San Antonio Ave., to Lusitana St., to Pauoa Rd., at Blessed Sacrament Church, and back to Holy Ghost Church.  Contact Diane Leong 484-0218

May 23, 2008 Friday to  May 26, 2008 Monday 5:00AM Starts 7:30PM Ends

MEMORIAL DAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS sponsored by City and County of Honolulu.  Parking will be prohibited on: 1) PUOWAINA DRIVE, both sides, between Hookui Street and the gates to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl., 2) HOOKUI STREET, both sides, between Puowaina Drive and Auwaiolimu Street. Contact: DTS-TST Div. 768-8387

May 23, 2008 Friday 6:30PM Starts 9:00PM Ends

TROY BARBOZA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN sponsored by Special Olympics Hawaii.  The event is expected to have 1,000 participants in relay teams, escorted by HPD.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy Park on Maluhia Rd., to Kalia Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., Kalakaua Ave., Kapahulu Ave., Old Waialae Rd., end at Les Murakami Stadium.  Walk:  Start at First Hawaiian Bnak on Kapahulu Ave., Old Waialae Rd., Kalei Rd., Lower Campus Rd., end at Les Murakami Stadium.  Contact Ben Moszkowicz 368-0680.  For more info, visit their website: http://www.specialolympicshawaii.org/index.html

May 25, 2008 Sunday 6:30AM Starts 9:30AM Ends

BIKEFACTORY HAWAII STATE TIME TRIAL sponsored by Quick Release/BikeFactory.  The event is expected to have 100 bikers.  It will start at the Malaekahana Park on Kam Hwy. out and back course past Kaawa Elementary School to 12.4 miles out and back for a 24.8 miles course. Contact: Carl Brooks 372-4538, Fax:  589-1006, E-mail:  oahubiker@yahoo.com

May 25, 2008 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

RACE AGAINST VIOLENCE 5K RUN sponsored by Mid-Pacific RRCA. The event is expected to have 300 runners. It will start at Manoa Rec Center, to Manoa Rd., to Pawaina St., to Pakanu St., to E. Manoa Rd., to Oahu Ave., to Lowrey Ave., to Kaaipu Ave.,  and finish at Manoa Rec Center. Contact:  Joan Davis 955-0902 or Connie Comiso 225-9775

May 25, 2008 Sunday 12:30PM Starts 2:00PM Ends

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION sponsored by Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace.  The event is expected to have 75 participants.  It will start at St. Theresa Church on School St., to Nuuanu Ave., to Beretania St., to Fort St. Mall, to end at Cathedral of Our Lady Of Peace.  Contact:  Ann Hannan 536-7036, Fax:  585-3385.  For more info, visit their website:  www.cathedralofourladyofpeace.com

May 26, 2008 Monday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM Ends

SHINNYO-EN LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY (TORO NAGASHI) sponsored by Na Lei Aloha Foundation/Shinnyo-en Hawaii. The event is expected to have 30,000+ participants in Ala Moana Beach Park.  Various traffic controls in and around Ala Moana Park may be implemented as early as 6 am.  Ewa Entrance will be closed to inbound traffic.  Avoid this area if possible, use alternate routes. Contact: Tom Nishiyama or Roy Kurata of Shinnyo-En Hawaii 955-5290, Fax:  941-0329, E-mails:  tomnishi@lava.net or kurata@lava.net  For more info, visit their website: http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/

May 31, 2008 Saturday 6:00PM Starts 11:00PM Ends

WAIKIKI BY MOONLIGHT BLOCK PARTY sponsored by the Waikiki Improvement Association.  The event is expected to have 8,000+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 2:30 pm for setup and road closure at 5:30 pm. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Lewers St. to Seaside Ave. Contact:  Janet Maduli 282-5577, E-mail:  madulij001@hawaii.rr.com

The above is based on the most current information available, last updated on date shown below.   TST Division, Department of Transportation Services  Phone: 808-768-8390  Fax: 808-523-4446  Email:  mkikuchi@honolulu.gov