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How to participate in Monday’s ceremony

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 that the park’s regular stalls fill up quickly, but we have other easy...

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Volunteer Kate Cagle on Living 808

Volunteer Kate Cagle on Living 808

May 24, 2026. You might have noticed Kate Cagle and her red glasses on some of our volunteering recap videos. She’s a beloved member of our volunteer ʻohana and we’re glad that Living 808 was able to share her story with all of you. Kate does it...

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Dave Matthews from Habilitat featured on KHON

Dave Matthews from Habilitat featured on KHON

May 22, 2026 Every year, Dave Matthews and the rest of the Habilitat Hawaiʻi crew come out and help with all the behind-the-scenes work for Shinnyo L antern Floating Hawaiʻi. All week leading up to the ceremony, they are on the ground, helping to...

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Online remembrance submissions open through 5/24

Online remembrance submissions open through 5/24

May 8, 2026 Can't make it to Ala Moana Beach on Memorial Day? You can still float a lantern remembrance for a loved one. Submit an online remembrance to us via our submission form by Sunday night, May 24, 2026, 11:59:59 p.m. Hawaii time. Your...

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May 3 & 16: Remembrance Writing at Maui Mall

May 3 & 16: Remembrance Writing at Maui Mall

April 24, 2026 Live on Maui but want to be part of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi? If you’d like to float a lantern remembrance but are unable to attend the event on Oahu, there will be two events where you can write your own remembrance message...

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Sun 4/26 Remembrance Writing at Kukui Grove, Lihue

Sun 4/26 Remembrance Writing at Kukui Grove, Lihue

April 22, 2026 Kauaʻi residents who would like to float a remembrance message during Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi, but are unable to attend the ceremony on Oahu, may attend this special event at Kukui Grove. 🕚 Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11 am - 3...

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