Johns World Famous Hawaii Hot Dogs

06/12/2026

Celebrate King Kamehameha and his legacy.
Lei draping ceremony is Today, 6/12 starting at 2 pm.

If you are unable to celebrate in person, you can view live at:
LIVE on ʻŌlelo54

06/11/2026

🌺 Happy King Kamehameha Day! 🌺

Today we honor the legacy of King Kamehameha I, the great unifier of the Hawaiian Islands. His vision, leadership, and enduring impact continue to inspire us today.

Let’s celebrate Hawaiian culture, history, and the spirit of aloha. Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful King Kamehameha Day! 🌺👑

06/10/2026

Celebrate King Kamehameha Day on Oʻahu!
2026 Oʻahu Celebration Schedule:

Thursday, June 11
King Kamehameha I Tribute
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
📍 King Kamehameha Statue fronting Aliiolani Hale, Downtown Honolulu

Friday, June 12
Annual Lei Draping Ceremony
🕝 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 King Kamehameha Statue, Downtown Honolulu

Saturday, June 13
109th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Begins at Iolani Palace and travels through Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, ending at Queen Kapiolani Park

Saturday, June 13
King Kamehameha Celebration Hoolaulea
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Queen Kapiolani Park

Join in the celebration with floral parades, hula, cultural traditions, live entertainment, local food, and the spirit of aloha.
Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy one of Hawaii’s most beloved traditions!

06/09/2026

To all of John’s amazing followers — mahalo for the love and support! 🌭💛 We love seeing your kind reviews and hearing how much you enjoy John’s World Famous Hawaii Hot Dogs. This one especially made our day, with a 10/10 from an 8-year-old and such sweet words about John himself. John truly appreciates every single one of you, and he’s grateful to have such a wonderful community behind him. We hope to see you all again soon! 🙌

06/07/2026

It's hot dogs your way at John's World Famous Hawaii Hot Dogs!
📍Next to the Hilton Hawaiian Lagoon
🕗Open Sunday - Saturday, 1-8 pm.
Enjoy a hot dog picnic!

06/06/2026

Check out the buzz about ! 🌺 Swing by our spot next to the Hilton Hawaii Lagoon, just behind the Ilikai Hotel. Come and savor the flavor for yourself! 🌭✨

06/06/2026

Coming this July!

Iaorana! Welcome to the official Tahiti Fete Hawai'i. The premier Tahitian dance competition returns to Honolulu July 3-5. Follow along for the build-up to three days of dance, music, and culture. 🌺

✅Tahiti Fête Hawai’i, July 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2026
⭐️ Neil Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu Hawai’i
📩 Tickets available at Tahitifete.com

06/05/2026

Every single week I watch tourists spend $200, $300, even $500 on things they could do for FREE.

After 30+ years on Oahu it still breaks my heart. So I made a list of every free activity LOCALS actually do - the spots we bring our visiting family instead of WASTING money on tours. A hula show on Waikiki's only blessed hula mound. A ukulele lesson taught by real kumu. A WWII staircase locals climb before breakfast.

Don't be the person who flies home and finds out they OVERPAID for everything.
This guide saves you hundreds. 👇

06/04/2026

June in Hawaii!
So many events and activities!
For a list of all the summer happening, visit: Honolulu Magazine
Don't for get a picnic on the beach with Johns World Famous Hawaii Hot Dogs. We have the perfect spot for the Friday Night Firework.
Hope to see you soon!

06/03/2026

The 2026 King Kamehameha Celebrations are almost here, bringing a weekend of culture, ceremony, music, floral displays, pāʻū riders, hula, hoʻokupu, and community across Honolulu.

• Lei Draping — June 12 at 2:30 PM, Aliʻiōlani Hale
• Floral Parade — June 13 at 9:00 AM, ʻIolani Palace to Queen Kapiʻolani Park
• Hoʻolauleʻa — June 13 from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, Queen Kapiʻolani Park

2026 Theme: “E kū, e hoʻololi.”
“Stand upright and change unpleasant conditions.”

More info: KamehamehaDay.Hawaii.Gov
Kamehameha Celebration