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Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Pride Weekend 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
October has been packed with celebrations of the MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ community in honor of Honolulu Pride Month. Now, the big finale weekend is upon us with the highly anticipated parade, festival and more. Expect all of your favorite bright and bold moments, new additions and a few surprises.
This year, the parade and festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, have been moved later in the day, taking advantage of Waikīkī’s golden hour glow and cooler temperatures. Marina Summers, star of Drag Race Philippines and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World, and Nymphia Wind, Taiwanese-American winner of the sixteenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, will headline the festival.
Also new and noteworthy, the Pink Pony VIP Lounge Pass ($150) gets you VIP festival access, hosted cocktails, light bites, comfortable seating in front of the main stage, festive cowboy hats and free admission to two additional VIP events during Pride Weekend.
Hosted by the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation, the festivities shine a spotlight on the spirit of equality for all people of Hawai‘i and provide a fun and safe space for everyone to celebrate who they are.
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What to Do
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Vincent Rodriguez III
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Attend this opening night concert and cabaret by Filipino-American actor and master performer who will wow you with song, dance, magic and storytelling.
$25–$75, Hawai‘i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Downtown, hawaiitheatre.com
Kathy Griffin
Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.
The two-time Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian shares messages of equality through activism and humor as part of her latest live tour, My Life on the PTSD-List.
$45–$125, Hawai‘i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Downtown, hawaiitheatre.com
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Official HNL Pride Opening Party
Friday, Oct. 18, 10 p.m.
Dance the night away on two dance floors and watch the delightful drag show at 11 p.m., performed on the renowned pineapple stage.
21+, $20 cover, Scarlet Honolulu, 80 S. Pauahi St., scarlethonolulu.com
Parade
Saturday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m.
With more than 150 entries, the sunset parade down the main thoroughfare of Waikīkī will include a sea of rainbow participants, including businesses, non-profit organizations, social groups, government agencies and five grand marshals and founding board members of the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation, Dr. David McEwan, Sheri Mann, David Brustein, Puakea Nogelmeier and Bill Char.
Free, Kalākaua Avenue from Magic Island to Kapi‘olani Park, honolulupride.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19, 5 to 9 p.m.
Watch entertainment by headliners Marina Summers and Nymphia Wind, as well as Chardonnay and pride groups from across the islands, browse festival booths with community resource information and enjoy food and drinks.
Free admission, Waikīkī Shell Diamond Head Greens, honolulupride.com
Official HNL Pride After-Party
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.
If you don’t want the evening to end, it’s just a short walk from the festival to the after-party at one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ bars in the world.
21+, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., hulas.com
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Drag Brunch
Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday is funday at this brunch buffet and drag show with performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Marina Summers and Nymphia Wind.
$100, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, 2490 Kalākaua Ave., eventbrite.com
Lei Pride Pool Party
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 to 7 p.m.
Vibe with sunshine and sounds from live DJs, Kristin Lush, Cowboyjarvis, Caldee and Deepend4ever.
$50 general admission, $150 VIP, $2,500–$5,000 VIP cabanas, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, 2490 Kalākaua Ave., eventbrite.com
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Tips for the Parade and Festival
- Arrive early. The parade starts at 4 p.m., but Kalākaua Ave. from Atkinson Dr. to Kapi‘olani Park will be closed by 3:30 p.m.
- Stay cool. Bring water, a hat and a fan. Heads-up: outside drinks are not allowed inside the festival.
- Dress comfortably. Wear breathable clothing and comfortable shoes to ensure you can celebrate all night long.
- Bring cash. Some vendors will only accept cash for food and drinks. Plus, you’ll want to give tips to your favorite drag queens!
- Be in the know. Sign up to receive emails with the latest Pride Weekend news at honolulupride.com.
- Use hashtags #HonoluluPride2024, #HawaiiLGBTQ and tag @honolulupride in your photos to be featured on the official Honolulu Pride social media channels.
Honolulu Pride Weekend, Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20, various locations, honolulupride.com, @honolulupride