The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) invites the public to join a series of special events honoring the 50th birthday of Hōkūleʻa, Hawaiʻi’s iconic voyaging canoe. These celebrations will reflect on Hōkūleʻa’s beginnings and her profound impact, which has inspired cultural renewal across the Pacific and environmental stewardship worldwide.
Saturday 08 March 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Festivities kick off on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the 16th Annual Kualoa Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival held at Kualoa Regional Park. From 8am to 4 pm, this free, family-friendly event will commemorate Hōkūleʻa’s historic launch on March 8, 1975 at the very site where the canoe was first assembled, blessed, and entered the ocean. This celebration is hosted in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
