NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL PARADE AND PUBLIC CEREMONY
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The Parade
Parade Commissioned
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Committee has been commissioned to organize the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, commemorating the anniversary of the invasion of Pearl Harbor each year on December 7th. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade is proclaimed by the Mayor of Honolulu as the "Official Public Event Marking the Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor".
December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day
The parade theme is "remembering the past and celebrating our future." We honor our veterans and their families while recognizing that once bitter enemies can become loyal friends and allies. In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated in 1962. It has been visited by countless people from all over the world during the past 50 years. The Arizona Memorial is one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual survivors volunteer.
Our Mission
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will provide a meaningful tribute to our veterans and armed forces while featuring talented performing groups, associations, local, state and national dignitaries and organizations, along with military groups and officials joining together to share the Spirit of America with the citizens and visitors of Hawaii.
The Parade Route
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade begins at Fort DeRussey in Waikiki. It proceeds down Kalakaua Avenue for 1 mile, then takes Monsarrat Avenue to the Waikiki Shell where an evening concert is held for participants in the parade.
Parade Committee
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Committee members have been selected from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide participants and spectators with the highest quality program.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks at Parade Opening Ceremony
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Quartet sings in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks at Parade Opening Ceremony
December 7, 2024
Preliminary Event Schedule
4:15pm Opening Ceremony - Fort DeRussy Park
6:00pm Parade Begins on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Executive Committee
Chairman: Joel Biggs
Executive Producer: Chris Meeker
Selection Chairman / Military Relations: MGySgt Earl Hurrey
Parade Operations: Moa Mahe
Producer: Bert Johnson
Producer: Jeremy Biggs
Welcome Letter
from Honolulu
Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Press Release
Key Note Speaker - Review Officer
General Charles A Flynn
Commander US Army Pacific
Lineup
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McKenna Faith - Pre-Parade Performance
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Veteran Motorcycle Salute - Street Bikers United
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Honolulu Police Department Motorcycle Unit
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Banner - Young Marines
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Sponsor Banners - Young Marines
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Joint Service Color Guard - National Anthem by Choirs
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Veterans - Pearl Harbor Survivors - Grand Marshal Banner (Young Marines)
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SgtMaj Allan Kellogg Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam (riding in a 1959 Cadillac convertible)
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Corvette Club
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Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients
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Wounded Warriors
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Rosie the Riveters riding on corvettes
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Army Platoon
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Army Balloon
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Marine Forces Pacific Band
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Marine Balloon
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Denver Christian Choir - CO
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George C Marshall / South Lakes HS Marching Band - VA
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Purple Heart Balloon
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Military Order of the Purple Heart members from Hawaii - ride in Corvettes Students walking with the MOPH Veterans
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Honolulu Elks Lodge 616 veterans and VFW Post #8616 - Trolley
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America’s Golden Dreams Dancers - USA
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Mustang and Shelby Club of Oahu
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USS Arizona Banner
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USS Arizona Balloon
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North Marion HS Marching Band - WV
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American Legion Post 17
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Amityville Pipes and Drums
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American Heritage Girls
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America 250 Balloon
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Hot Rocks Beauty Queens
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Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - 1
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Airplane Balloon
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Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter 127
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Amvets - local commander riding in his Porsche - Marcus DeValentino
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Douglas HS Marching Band - AL
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Navy Platoon
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Navy Balloon
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Celtic Pipes and Drums of Oahu
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Cub Scouts pack 304
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Hi VOLKS Car Club of Oahu
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Holton HS Choir - KS
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Kahuku JROTC, carrying large American Flag
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Kahuku Football Team
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Fire and Knife -
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Lincoln and John Edwards High School Bands - WI
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New Albany JROTC - IN
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USS California Balloon - Generator
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Highland HS Marching Band - CA
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Pacheco HS - Los Banos Choir - CA
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Mrs Hawaii USA - Victoria Hope Corpuz
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Joleen Cordeiro, Miss Aloha Hula 2025
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Bell High School Marching Band - CA
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Vietnam Veterans Association
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Knights of Columbus
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USS Missouri Sea Cadets
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Bellevue HS Marching Band - WA
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VW Car Club
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Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - 2
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Blazen FX Classic Cars
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West Platte HS Choir - MO
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West Platte HS Marching Band - MO
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Hawaii Civil Air Patrol
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USS Maryland Banner
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Special Forces Association of Hawaii
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Stephen Decatur HS Marching Band
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Oak Ridge HS JROTC - TN
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Lions Club District 50
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USS West Virginia Banner
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Greenbrier East HS Marching Band
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Vietnam Balloon
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Kaplei HS JROTC - riding in Jeep
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Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - Group 3
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Nevada Banner
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USS Pennsylvania Balloon
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Bloomsburg HS Marching Band - PA
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Kalihi Union Church Trail Life and American Heritage Girls Troop w/float
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Young Marine Platoon
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Hannan JSHS Marching Band - WV
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Air Force Platoon
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Air Force Balloon
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USS Utah Banner
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Pipes on Parade
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Space Force Platoon
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Space Force Balloon
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Waverly City HS Marching Band - OH
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Girl Scouts HOPS Unit 602
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Patriotic Dodge Challenger, Driver Norman
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Mount Zion HS Marching Band
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Coast Guard Balloon
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USS Oklahoma Banner
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Delton Kellogg High School Band - MI
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Taiko Drummers - Moa
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Grove City JROTC - OH
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Lakeville South HS Choir - MN
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Lakeville South HS Band - MN
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Young Marine Platoon
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Varsity Spirit Group #4
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Gold Star Balloon - (Compass Real Estate agents)
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Springville HS Marching Band - AL
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Tall Eagle Balloon
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USS Arizona Memorial Balloon on 20’ flatbed “Always Remember” - Generator
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Safety Vehicles - Moa - 2 Vans at the End
JROTC Units will be carrying all of the Balloons, Waipahu, Campbell, Kahuku, Ai