| Christmas time is undoubtedly the most crowded | | | | the island of Maui. Originally coming from the Alaskan |
| season in Hawaii. Thousands of tourists take | | | | frigid waters, these 40-ton colossal mammals take a |
| advantage of the long vacation and head off to one | | | | yearly trip to the moderately warm waters of Hawaii. |
| of its exquisite islands. Visitors would find Christmas | | | | A marathon for the whales, a parade in honor of |
| here to be somehow different from what they are | | | | whales, special seminars and shows are just some of |
| used to. Since Hawaii is a melting pot of various | | | | the activities done on this day. |
| cultures and races, the real meaning of Christmas | | | | The Honolulu Festival is an added treat for tourists |
| would truly be seen and felt here. Different people of | | | | who are visiting Hawaii on the month of March, which |
| diverse nationalities and religions celebrate this special | | | | lasts for 3 days. It is a festivity that imparts the rich |
| occasion together. They usually have gift-giving, the | | | | heritage of different cultures with all the people in |
| ever famous Christmas tree, and the carefully | | | | the world. Guests could watch several dance |
| designed Christmas ornaments displayed almost | | | | performances of different nations for free. The |
| everywhere. | | | | festival usually comes to an end with a grand parade. |
| Following the Christmas holiday, New Year in Hawaii is | | | | In July, the Makawao Rodeo is enjoyed by over 350 |
| something tourists should not dare to miss. Amazing | | | | cowboys from different parts of the world. It is |
| firework displays are shown on the Eve of the | | | | considered to be the largest rodeo event in Hawaii. |
| coming year. Visitors would absolutely be astonished | | | | Cowboys experience the extraordinary rodeo style |
| by these sparkling lights, which are said to drive | | | | unique to Hawaii. The festival also features rodeo |
| away evil spirits according to Chinese culture. | | | | clowns, live entertainment and dancing that tourists |
| Another exciting annual holiday that both the tourists | | | | could take pleasure in. |
| and locals look forward to is the famous Lei Day, | | | | Halloween in Lahaina is totally opposite to being scary. |
| which is celebrated on the first day of May. An array | | | | Branded as the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific," more than |
| of interesting activities is lined up in the whole stretch | | | | 30,000 adults and children alike participate in this |
| of the Hawaiian Islands. In Honolulu, all the people are | | | | horror-filled event. A parade of kids dressed in |
| encouraged to wear the Lei, a traditional Hawaiian | | | | different scary-looking costumes walk down on Front |
| flower necklace. They celebrate Lei Day with music, | | | | Street is the highlight of the evening. |
| hula, and exciting lei making contests. | | | | There are more festivities and holidays celebrated in |
| The entire month of February is dedicated to Hawaii's | | | | Hawaii that travelers could take part of. Being able to |
| famous humpback whales. Maui Whale Festival is | | | | experience a holiday in Hawaiian style is definitely a |
| another must-see event that is particularly held on | | | | treasured souvenir to bring home. |