16th annual Honolulu Festival expected to provide boost for Hawaii’s visitor industry

16th annual Honolulu Festival set for March 13-14

HONOLULU — The 16th annual Honolulu Festival is expected to provide a much-needed boost for Hawaii’s visitor industry.

Organizers say more than 4,700 people are coming, mostly from Japan, specifically to take part in the festival set for the weekend of March 13-14. They are forecast to generate close to $10 million in visitor spending.

The free festival features cultural exhibits, arts and music performed by people from countries throughout the Pacific Rim. Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii will be represented.

The festival will be staged at four locations: Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Shopping Plaza. It concludes with a parade through Waikiki.