After a successful inaugural Honolulu Family Festival in 2006, Mayor Mufi Hannemann and the non-profit group Honolulu 100 have decided to continue with the festival every year since then. The Honolulu Family Festival at Magic Island features thrilling rides by E.K. Fernandez Shows, dozens of food booths, live entertainment, games, and more. Every year, the festival attracts tens of thousands of people. Proceeds from the festival goes towards the refurbishment of Ala Moana Park.

“One of the reasons why I’m very happy about this festival is they’re going to donate proceeds from the festival to help the city maintain Ala Moana Park,” said Mayor Hannemann. “I have very fond memories from my hanabata days, when this place used to be the site of our best and greatest carnivals,” he added.


“The response was so great from last year’s festival that we decided to Hana Hou and do it again,” said Mayor Hannemann.

Linda Wong serves as Honolulu 100 president, Stanford Yuen as vice-chair, Fran Kirk as treasurer, and Charlian Wright as secretary. Fran Kirk serves as chairperson of the Honolulu Family Festival at Magic Island every year.

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