CHINATOWN
FESTIVAL & PARADE
Presented By
Saturday January 25, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Festival Location
Beretania Street between Maunakea and 'A'ala Street
& 'A'ala Park
Parade
Starts at 4:30 P.M. - Hotel Street From Hawaii State Capitol Thru Chinatown
FREE VALET PARKING FOR ASB
VISA® CARD HOLDERS
Available from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
300 N Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
ASB Visa® Card holders receive exclusive perks including access to exclusive parking at the American Savings Bank Campus and special discounts using an ASB Visa® Debit Card at 10 of their Buy Local Program participating merchants. See details on their website: https://www.asbhawaii.com/lunar-new-year
Join Chinatown 808 and our presenting sponsor, American Savings Bank, for a family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2025 Lunar New Year on Saturday January 25, 2025. Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, starting the year of the Snake. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, 3 Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.
The 2025 Lunar New Year parade starts at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Participants march along Hotel Street through Downtown to Chinatown and are brought to the Chinatown Festival, formally known as Night in Chinatown. The festival will be on Beretania Street and flow into the historical ‘A'ala Park.
This event is perfect for all ages, and it's an excellent opportunity to learn more about and celebrate Chinese culture while having a great time with family and friends. Don't forget to invite your loved ones and join us for this memorable Lunar New Year celebration.
The 2025 Lunar New Year parade starts at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Participants march along Hotel Street through Downtown to Chinatown and are brought to the Chinatown Festival, formally known as Night in Chinatown. The festival will be on Beretania Street and flow into the historical ‘A'ala Park.
This event is perfect for all ages, and it's an excellent opportunity to learn more about and celebrate Chinese culture while having a great time with family and friends. Don't forget to invite your loved ones and join us for this memorable Lunar New Year celebration.
Event Schedule
Free Bicycle Valet
1:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Hawai'i Bicycling League (HBL) will be providing free bicycle valet service on College Walk that will give you front-row access to experience the event. Beat the traffic, move sustainably, and get the best parking available! No need to lock your bike – HBL will watch it for you while you enjoy the festival. Additional information can be found on the HBL website: https://hbl.org/free-bike-valet-at-2025-chinatown-festival-and-parade/.
**BIKING BONUS**
As a bonus for biking, vendors are providing special promos just for those using HBL's bike valet! Show your Bike Valet ticket stub to the participating vendors to claim your riding reward.
$5 BOBA MILK TEA
HOTT POTSTIKERS
$5 DRINK
SUGA DADDEH'S KANE JUICE
10% OFF (EXCLUSIONS APPLY)
JAY'S SUSHI
10% OFF
STREET EATS
$1 OFF PLANTATION SWEET TEA
AND 8% OFF
CHICKEN AND BRISKET
Stage Entertainment
'A'ala Park
12:00 P.M. - Highlands Intermediate
The Highlands Intermediate School Drama Club is an after school organization that teaches 7th and 8th graders performance and stage production skills. Students in our organization gain confidence in their presentation abilities and explore the diverse world of performing arts.
1:00 P.M. - Little Miss Chinatown
Picture Taking with Queens, Princesses, and Little Miss Chinatown Keiki activities.
2:00 P.M. - Yolo Ono Band
Yolo Ono Band
3:00 P.M. - New Hope Halau Dancers
New Hope Halau Dancers
6:00 P.M. - Opening Ceremonies
Chinatown Festival & Parade Opening Ceremonies
6:30 P.M. - Versus Band
Versus Band is a new cover band that plays alternate/modern/pop rock from the 80s/90s/2000s to get people jumping, dancing, or to have a great time. We hope to help rock in the new lunar year with you and your participants! All of our band members are from this island of Oahu.
7:30 P.M. - Chuk Kai Tai Chi Club
Chuk Kai Tai Chi Club
8:30 P.M. - Hawaii Flow Artists
Hawaii Flow Artists
'A'ala Street
12:00 P.M. - Narcissus History
Narcissus History & Demonstration
12:30 P.M. - Lantern Making
Lantern Making Demonstration
1:00 P.M. - Chinese Culture & Traditions
Chinese Culture & Traditions
2:00 P.M. - Phoenix Dance Chamber
Phoenix Dance Chamber
2:30 P.M. - Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide
Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide Association
3:00 P.M. - Hawaiian Self Defense
Hawaiian Self Defense
7:00 P.M. - Chinese Lion Dance Association
Wah Yun Culture and Arts Academy dba Chinese Lion Dance Assoc perpetuates the traditional arts of Chinses Lion Dance and Gung Fu in Honolulu, Hawaii.
8:15 P.M. - K-POP Inferno with VJ Youkai
K-POP Inferno with VJ Youkai
Maunakea Street
12:00 P.M. - Hawaii Lion Dance Association
Hawaii Lion Dance Association(HLDA) was founded on 2001. Its mission is to promote fun, fellowship and fitness through practicing and performing Chinese lion dance, dragon dance and Kung Fu. We offer free lion and dragon dance and Kung Fu lessons from as young as 5 years old. More information can be found on our website at hawaiiliondance.com.
2:30 P.M. - Mun Lun School
Mun Lun School is the oldest and largest Chinese school in Hawaii
3:00 P.M. - Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association
Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association is a Chinese Lion Dance and Martial Arts non-profit organization founded in 2005 with students starting at age 6 and up.
4:00 P.M. - Noah Plays Piano
Noah Hull, AKA Noah Plays Piano is an Award Winning, Classically Trained, composer and pianist. Hailing from Waipahu, Hawaii, he has been playing for close to 20 years. Playing for enjoyment, as well as professionally, Noah released his debut album 'Reflections' on streaming platforms on November 22nd, 2024.'
4:30 P.M. - Lin Shu-Fang Chinese Folk Art
Lin Shu-Fang Chinese Folk Art Dance Troup
6:00 P.M. - Sunshine Ladies
Line Dancing
8:00 P.M. - Kuo Min Tang Physical Culture
Kuo Min Tang Physical Cultural Association (Hsing Chung Lion & Dragon Dance Troup)
Vendor Booths
American Savings Bank
2025 Chinatown Festival & Parade's Presenting Sponsor: https://www.asbhawaii.com/
Aloha Chinese Concept Association
Fortune Telling and Photo taking
Battery Bill Solar Powered Shaved Ice
Selling Shaved Ice to Support the Moanalua Lions, Hoopono Event
Belly Rub Kitchen
Dehydrated Doggie Treats and Pet Accessories
Ben Franklin Crafts
Make your own Chinese New Year crafts projects, fun for the whole family.
Beta Beta Gamma
Beta Beta Gamma Sorority partnering with KC hot dogs to sell waffle dogs, jin dui, and other Chinese foods.
Blue Truck Teppanyaki
Japanese Style BBQ
Show your Bike Valet ticket stub
$1 OFF PLANTATION SWEET TEA
AND 8% OFF
Corn Onoz Hawaii
Variety flavored corn on the cob,
Da hub truck
Pordagee foods , smash tuna ahi poke deep fried musubi
Donnie's Barbeque SMokehouse
Southern BBQ
Falun Dafa
We will provide material for the Falun Dafa practice, and information on our ongoing project.
Fig & Ginger
Delicious local food
Flower Fair
Chinese New Year souvenirs, decorations and floral products.
Grace Trading
Chinese NY souvenirs, jewelry, gift items.
HanaPa'a Market
Grab and Go food items (dips w/crackers, chili pepper water, etc)
Hannah jo
Jewelry and Accessories
HAPPY WAHINE
Chinese New Year Decorations, Gifts, Toys
Hawaiian Cane Juice
Fresh squeeze sugar cane juice
Hoku Kitchen
Chinese food
Homestreet Bank
Prize wheel and giveaway
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees/Info booth
Event information booth
Honolulu Juice Factory
Lunch wagon (size: 8’x 29’) provide variety of bubble tea and Chinese fast food.
Honolulu Rose Cake Shop
Desserts, bread, handmade drinks
Potstickers, boba milk tea, meat skewers, spring roll.
Show your Bike Valet ticket stub
$5 BOBA MILK TEA
Sushi, Bentos, Cookies, and Drinks
Show your Bike Valet ticket stub
10% OFF (EXCLUSIONS APPLY)
JM Boutique
Hand bag, jewelry, toys
Khao and Papas
Peruvian and Lao Fusion https://www.yelp.com/biz/khao-and-papas-waimanalo
LaoWaiian Style Creations
Deep fried spring rolls, pork and vegetables, vegetables, shrimp rolls, shrimp balls, crab Rangoon, deep fried rice salad, banana rolls, butter mochi rolls, haupia rolls, Oreo rolls, coffee, and specialty drinks.
Nabeya Maido
MicrowavaBOWLS, Cold Noodle Bowls, Tsukudani, and Japanese treats
Nicki's Sweet Treats
Shave Ice and baked Goods (cookies, breads, brownies, mochi, etc)
Olay’s Thai Lao Express
Authentic Thai-Lao Street Food
Pop Culture Artisan Pops
Gourmet Ice Pops
Roselani Ice Cream
Serving various flavors of Roselani Ice Cream made locally on Maui.
Beta Beta Gamma Sorority partnering with KC hot dogs to sell waffle dogs, jin dui, and other Chinese foods.
Sage Creamery
Local-Made Ice Cream + Coffee
Sama Sama
Filipino Inspired boba, coffee, and deserts
Shaka Shaka Tea
Fresh fruit teas: We use real, fresh fruit in all of our drinks with no artificial powders or flavors in anything. Our Teas are imported directly from Taiwan for the most authentic flavors. We will also be selling Asian and Chinese snacks.
Smoked.llc
Smoked pork, grilled pork, grilled chicken, smoked pork fried rice, egg, drinks
Stay Golden HI Jewelry
Chinese Inspired Jewelry
Fast casual food service booth serving American, Mexican & Thai street foods such as burgers, tacos, fried pork belly and chicken.
Show your Bike Valet ticket stub
10% OFF
Sugar Mami
Mexican drinks
TA⋅MA⋅DA⋅ SWEETS LLC
Frozen Mousse and Sorbet
Tag Aloha Co.
Eco-conscious beachwear accessories
Teapresso Bar
Hawaii’s First Brewed-To-Order Organic Coffee & Boba Tea
Thai Lao Restaurant
Serving Authentic Thai and Lao food.
The Corner Rolls
7 different filling spring rolls
The OldTaku
The OldTaku specializes in custom embroidered tote bags, Anime & Asian Pop Culture Keychains, Tabletop Gaming Dice, and other Asian Nerd accessories. Our pop-culture designs appeal to a wide range of customers, featuring unique asian and nerdy embroidered designs that attract anime lovers, comic con attendees, and gift shoppers.
Waialua BBQ
Pork, chicken, beef teriyaki and shrimp and bacon BBQ skewers Pork with vegetable lumpia Banana lumpia Marinated BBQ pork belly with rice and tomato and onions Potato mac salad.
Yomie's Rice & Yogurt Drinks
Serving refreshing and yummy drinks such as yogurt drinks, fruit sparkling drinks and boba milk teas. Possibly co-boothing with Bing Bros who serves Chinese JianBings.
Thank you to our other Sponsors
Chinese Society Donors
Community Partners
FAQ
Volunteer at the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Become a volunteer by signup with our volunteer coordinator & community partner, Honolulu Chinese Jaycees.
Click here to get more information.
Click here to get more information.
Support Chinatown 808
Your commitment and dedication to Honolulu's Chinatown community is instrumental in making a real difference in the lives of so many individuals and families. Sponsors have allowed us to achieve incredible milestones to bring positive change to our community in various ways.
Mahalo to our generous sponsors and partners!
Donations may be mailed to: P.O. Box 37224 Honolulu, HI, 96837
Mahalo to our generous sponsors and partners!
Donations may be mailed to: P.O. Box 37224 Honolulu, HI, 96837
Participate in the Parade
Please click the link below to request to participate in the lunar new year parade by December 31, 2024.
2025 Chinatown Festival - Lunar New Year Parade Participation Request (google form)
2025 Chinatown Festival - Lunar New Year Parade Participation Request (google form)
