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photo from past Celebration Of Life event courtesy Hawaiʻi Care Choices

Celebration Of Life Set For Sunday Evening In At Reeds Bay In Hilo
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by Big Island Video News
on May 26, 2024 at 6:33 am

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HILO, Hawaiʻi - The 20th annual Celebration Of Life will take place from noon to 7 p.m. ay Reeds Bay Beach Park.

photo from past Celebration Of Life event courtesy Hawaiʻi Care Choices

(BIVN) – An annual lantern floating ceremony will be held in Hilo on Sunday evening, honoring “loved ones who have passed in remembrance and reflection of love.”

Said to be the largest lantern floating event on the Big Island, the 20th annual Celebration Of Life will be presented by Hawaiʻi Care Choices and will be held at Reeds Bay in Hilo. The event will run from noon to 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the community.



Event organizers say parking is at the Civic Auditorium. Free shuttles will run beginning 11:30 a.m., with the last shuttle at 7:30 p.m.

photo from past Celebration Of Life event courtesy Hawaiʻi Care Choices

Also featured as part of the event, according to promotional flyers:

  • Special “E Ola Maui” Ceremony at noon to pay tribute to the resilience of the Maui Wildfire survivors
  • Live Music by Local Artists
  • Bon Dance & Hula Halau Performances
  • Local Food Trucks & Vendors
  • Lantern & Event T-shirt Sales
  • Baked goods, bentos, keiki meals, and shave ice available.

Organizers say participants can purchase lanterns at the event for $25. “All lanterns that are floated onto the water will be collected and ceremoniously burned,” a flyer stated. “They will not be returned.”



photo from past Celebration Of Life event courtesy Hawaiʻi Care Choices


Filed Under: Hilo Tagged With: Celebration Of Life, floating lanterns, Reeds Bay

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