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Theme for 2025 is... "Peace" |
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Who We Are: The Peace Committee, producers of the 16th Annual Parade and Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace |
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Where It Is: On the Big Island in Honoka'a, Hawai'i |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 |
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The streets of Honokaʻa was once again be filled with music, joy, and community spirit. Mahalo to all who joined us and help make this year’s celebration unforgettable. The Festival took place in downtown Honokaa, on Mamane Street between Kika Street and Lehua Street. This popular event included food booths, silent auction, taiko drummers, magic, community bon dancing and great live music. |
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CONTRIBUTING TO THE PEACE COMMITTEE You can support the Committees mission to promote peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence in various ways.
Checks should be made payable to: Peace Committee Mail to: Honokaa Hongwanji / Peace Committee |
Starting at noon on the lawn of the Honokaa Salvation Army, the festival will feature an opening chant by Reverend Yamagishi, the release of "peace doves," the Jazz Band of Honoka`a High & Intermediate School (led by Grammy award winner Gary Washburn) and Hilo Taishoji Taiko group. Angel Prince Dance Institute will also perform and there will be a community bon dance led by the bon dancers of Honoka`a Hongwanji and other temples. There will be tribute to the labor martyr Katsu Goto (www.KatsuGotoMovie.org), introduction of members of his extended family from Japan and presentation of proclamations by the County of Hawai`i and the State of Hawai`i. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjV-pBmO0CPrd3l5Y3dUZfNzS-6WPzCdpc8KetXgKq8/edit. Cast members of the musical "Peace On Your Wings" ( https://www.peaceonyourwings.com/ ) will be coming from Oahu to perform a musical tribute to Honoka`a's Home Town Hero.
Following the entertainment at the festival, Honokaa People's Theater will have a free showing of "Across the Universe," which features the music of the Beatles. 3:30 pm. https://www.honokaapeople.com/
14th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace
Honoka‘a, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i hosts the premiere Peace Day event in the State of Hawai'i, and the only event of its kind worldwide, a Parade and Festival demonstrating unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence.
Student Peace Poster Contest!
Students and teachers from around the globe will be urged to express their own interpretation of this year's Peace Poster Contest theme, "Peace Through Health." Prizes will be awarded for various age divisions. The contest is open to all students and homeschoolers.
For more information, write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Instructions and Forms:
- Peace Poster Contest - Checklist (doc, pdf)
- Peace Poster Contest - Educator Submission Form (doc, pdf)
- Peace Poster Contest - Student Instructions (doc, pdf)
- Peace Poster Contest - Student/Parent Entry Form (doc, pdf)
Teachers, please Click Here to provide us with your e-mail address so that we can contact you with details. Entries must be received by Monday, September 21,2020.
13th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace
Honoka‘a, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i hosts the premiere Peace Day event in the State of Hawai'i, and the only event of its kind worldwide, a Parade and Festival demonstrating unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence.
Peace Day Parade!
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. The signature Peace Day event, when Mamane Street will close for the "moving stage" of marching bands, taiko drummers, hula, bon dancers, cirque performers and multicultural music and entertainment.
This year’s theme: “We’ve Got the Beat!”
Peace Day Festival
Saturday, September 21, 12-2 p.m at the Honokaa County Park (Sports Complex). Admission is free and all are welcome.
“Wine at 5”
A Blue Zones project at Cafe Il Mondo, 5pm, Friday, September 20. Free wine samples. Live Music by the New Dharma Band.
Read for Peace
Thursday, September 12, 5-6 p.m. at Honoka’a Public Library, with Honoka’a author Sara Akerman, “Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers.” Join us for an engaging conversation about the stories of the U.S. Military presence in Honoka’a during World War II.
A Day of Mindfulness
Saturday, September 28.
Honoka’a Hongwanji Social Hall
A DAY OF MINDFULNESS
with Gregory Pai, PhD
Meditation Teacher, Broken Ridge Korean Temple, Oahu
Saturday, September 28, 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Honoka‘a Hongwanji Social Hall
Free and open to all.
Come to that place of silence and stillness within outselves as we open our hearts and minds to the
truth of who we really are. Discover the stillness of mind that opens the door to deep awakening and feel
the peace of a quiet and tranquil mind.
Experience four sessions of guided sitting and walking meditation, followed by a Dharma discussion with Questions & Answers.
To pre-register send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call 808-775-1064.
Please register early – space is limited. Light refreshments will be served.
A Day of Mindfulness is free, and donations, or Dana, as offerings of generosity and gratitude for the teachings, will be gratefully accepted.
Student Peace Poster Contest!
Students and teachers from around the globe will be urged to express their own interpretation of this year's Peace Poster Contest theme, "Peace is Not Being Hungry." Prizes will be awarded for various age divisions. The contest is open to all students and homeschoolers.
For more information, write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Instructions and Forms:
- Peace Poster Contest - General Instructions (doc, pdf)
- Peace Poster Contest - Student Instructions (doc, pdf)
- Peace Poster Contest - Scoring Rubric (doc, pdf)
Teachers, please Click Here to provide us with your e-mail address so that we can contact you with details. Entries must be received by Monday, October 21,2022.
SUPPORT THE PEACE COMMITTEE BY BUYING A T-SHIRT
Purchase t-shirts as gifts for others or for yourself
2023 T-Shirt Designs Are Here!
2019 T-Shirt Designs
2018 T-Shirt Designs
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2017 Peace Day Parade Shirt
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Peace Day Hawaii Shirt
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Order the 2016 t-shirt here (limited Selection):
Before ordering prior years' designs, please inquire as to availability of sizes, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Order last year’s t-shirt here (limited selection):
Before ordering prior years' designs, please inquire as to availability of sizes, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
8th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace
Honokaa, Big Island of Hawaii hosts the premiere Peace Day event in the State of Hawaii, and the only event of its kind worldwide, a Parade and Festival demonstrating unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence. New this year, parade steps off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Hundreds of participants from over 30 groups will perform or exhibit in a unique parade, described as a moving stage of music, dance and entertainment-with-a-message. The Festival which follows in Honokaa Sports Complex will include entertainment and 40+ vendors and exhibitors. Admission is free and families are encouraged to come and enjoy lots of live music, food booths, crafts, train rides, a jump and slide, taiko drums, magic, and a large community bon dance for all to join.
Keep visiting our website for updated information on participating in the parade and the festival.
Peace Concert
JUST ANNOUNCED – John Cruz will appear at The Peace Day Concert, Honokaa People's Theatre, Sunday, September 21, 7 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Honokaa People's Theatre and the Peace Committee. John Cruz will also particpate in the Peace Pole Installation ceremony preceeding the concert (6 pm). Further details to be announced on this website, Facebook and Twitter pages. See our promotional flier.
Student Peace Poster Contest
Students and teachers from around the globe will be urged to express their own interpretation of this years Peace Poster Contest theme: Peace in Action. Cash and other prizes will be awarded for various age divisions, plus Best of Show. Click here for Instructions and Entry Forms.
Teachers, please Click Here to provide us with your e-mail address so that we can contact you with details. Entries must be received by Friday, September 12.
Peace Poster Gallery Display Reception
On Friday, September 12, C&J Woods will host a reception and display of winning and other select Peace Poster Contest entries from previous years, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Various Mamane Street storefronts will also be exhibiting Peace Poster Contest entries from years past. Music by the New Dharma Band. FREE.
Day of Mindfulness
This year, the one-day Day of Mindfulness workshop will focus on FOUR PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF MINDFULNESS: (1) practicing mindfulness with children; (2) mindfulness practices for the dying and for caregivers; (3) mindfulness practices that can transform your daily life; and (4) harmonizing body and mind through breath awareness, body movements and mindfulness. A registration fee of $29 per person includes a vegetarian lunch. Due to space limitations, please pre-register by Friday, September 5.
Read for Peace
Sub-committee chair-person, Connie Fay, Information coming soon. See details of last years event: 2013 EventsRead for Peace Information and Flier coming soon.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
Suicide Awareness Walk, 8am registration. A community event to support families and friends and shed light on the subject of suicide. Free coffee, live music by Life in Pursuit. Contact 808 494 1829, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
Peace Pole Installation Ceremony, Honokaa.
Peace Concert featuring John Cruz, 7pm.
Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace
Honokaa, Hawaii hosts the most significant Peace Day event in the state of Hawaii, and the only event of its kind nationwide, a parade and festival demonstrating unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence. At 12 noon on Sunday, September 20, 2009, more than hundreds of participants from over 30 groups will perform or exhibit in a unique parade, described as a moving stage. The festival which follows will include entertainment and over 40 vendors and exhibitors. See our website for information on participating in the parade and the festival.
Student Peace Poster Contest
DEADLINE TO ENTER: September 11, 2009
All Hawaii students urged to express their own interpretation of this years theme:
Peace is being
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes ($50, $35 and $25) awarded for various age divisions. Plus Best of Show
Instructions and Entry Forms below:
"Drums, Not Drugs
Exciting, eclectic, one-of-a-kind downtown Honoka'a BLOCK PARTY and CONCERT
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Block Party 3:00-6:00pm
Family-friendly and Free
With dynamic drummers from
Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko Ensemble, OahuPLUS Art4 Peace street art event presented by Mar Ortaleza and AHA Abled Hawaiian Artists
Native American Pawnee Iruska (warrior) drummers
Sacred Womens Drum Circle of Pahoa
Hawaiian Ipu drums and more
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SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT AT THE PEOPLES THEATER
7:00pm
High-impact Native American motivational speaker Brian Frejo delivers a message of C4G, Created For Greatness. Plus, brother Quese IMC and their powerful hip hop crew CULTURE SHOCK CAMP and MORE great Big Island performers live onstage.
Concert Tickets $10 at the door.
"Read for Peace"
Honokaa Library
Monday, September 14, 2009
6:00pm
Open house and special opportunity to encourage students and families to Read for Peace. The Carteret Atoll Project will make a multi-media presentation on the survival of the atoll, soon to be submerged by global warming. Children's craft activity.
The broader Mission of the Peace Committee is to promote the values of peace and compassion and to increase awareness of universal interdependence. To those ends, the Committee produces and participates in numerous events and programs year-round, partnering with various groups and organizations locally, nationally and internationally.
The Committee's Mission specific to the Peace Day Parade is to publicize and promote the existence of Peace Day in Hawaii (annually, September 21). In order to accomplish this, the Vision for the Peace Day Parade and Festival is that of an event consisting of world-class entertainment and exhibitions which are both creative and educational. Successful production of the Parade and Festival is also intended to secure support of the Committee's efforts to further pursue its broader Mission to promote peace, compassion and awareness of universal interdependence.
Parade Participation is by invitation only. However, we are on the lookout year-round for groups who will improve the quality of entertainment and exhibitions in the Parade. If you have a referral or suggestion for a high quality, entertaining or educational entrant for the Parade, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sponsorship of a group or act can be a significant and influential factor in the selection for participation in the parade.
The Peace Committee, producers of the Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace, works within Hawaii State and County guidelines to have a successful Festival for everyone and to avoid any legal and safety issues on the day of the events. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
An exception to the “invitation only policy” is our open invitation to churches to participate via a banner in the parade.
Information and application coming soon!
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2013 Events Article Count: 4
2012 Events Article Count: 2
2011 Events Article Count: 3
2010 Events Article Count: 2
2007 Events Article Count: 1
2009 Events Article Count: 2
2008 Events Article Count: 2
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