The annual celebration returns after a two-year hiatus

The Summer Fest will celebrate historic Mō’ili’ili with Honolulu’s largest Bon Dance and modern street festival on Coyne Street and the former Varsity Theatre parking lot.

“The Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji Mission has been holding Bon Dances in Mō’ili’ili for over 100 years,” said Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji Mission President, Joanne Kealoha “We’re very excited to bring this event back in collaboration with our community partners. Prior to the pandemic, the Summer Fest was a very well attended festival that really highlighted the cultural diversity, history, and businesses of Mō’ili’ili.”

Coyne Street between University Avenue and Kaialiu Street will be closed for the event and feature food vendors and comfort areas. Food vendors and retailers who are interested in participating may email moiliili.events@gmail.com

The Mō’ili’ili Summer Fest is produced by Kamehameha Schools, the Mō’ili’ili Hongwanji Mission, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, the Mō’ili’ili Community Center, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.