Watch the ceremony online
About the Ceremony
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi is a ceremony conducted annually on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the water to carry our gratitude and prayers for all spirits and forms of life that have supported our existence since the beginning of time.
Take Part
Whether you’re joining us in person at Ala Moana Beach, or online from anywhere in the world, everyone is welcome to participate in this ceremony of remembrance.
Latest News
Volunteers needed for lantern cleaning!
May 27, 2026. We could use your help! Now that the lanterns have been brought back from the ocean, it’s time to give them a good cleaning and prepare them for the 2027...
Mahalo for being part of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi 2026
May 25, 2026. Mahalo nui loa to every single person who took part in Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi 2026. Whether you wrote a remembrance on the beach or submitted one...
How to participate in Monday’s ceremony
May 24, 2026. First time attending Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi? Here's all the details you need to know. Getting here. If you are driving to Ala Moana Beach, please note...