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.
December 7, 2023
Preliminary Event Schedule
4:15pm Opening Ceremony - Fort DeRussy Park
6:00pm Parade Begins on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki
Welcome Letter
from Honolulu
Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks at Parade Opening Ceremony
Describe your image.
Quartet sings in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks at Parade Opening Ceremony
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
Key Note Speaker - Review Officer
General Charles A Flynn
Commander US Army Pacific
Lineup
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Street Bikers
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Police Dept Motorcycles
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Parade Banner - Young Marines
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Sponsor Banners - Historic Programs, Pearl Harbor Tours, Best Defense Foundation A&E History
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Joint Service Color Guard
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Celtic Pipes and Drums
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Army Balloon (6 Young Marine Adult Leaders)
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Army Platoon
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Marine Forces Pacific Band
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Marine Balloon
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SgtMajo Allan Kellogg - Medal of Honor recipient
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Veterans - Walk or Wheel Chair
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Rosies - Yankee Air Museum Willow Run Rosies
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Corvette Club - with some Veterans
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Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients,
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Kilgore College Rangerettes - TX
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Purple Heart Balloon
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Trolly - Military Order of the Purple Hearts
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LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND - GA
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Skallywag Offroad club
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USS Arizona Banner
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USS Arizona Ship Balloon
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Eastern Arizona College Marching Band
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American Legion Post 17, Waikiki
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O’ahu Mustang and Shelby Car Club
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Beauty Queen -
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Basha High School Marching Band - AZ
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New Albany High School JROTC -
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American Heritage Girls
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Varsity Spirit Cheerleaders - Group A
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Tall Flags - Carried by Young Marines
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America’s Clogging All-Stars - USA
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Cub Pack 3297 Pearl Harbor Hickam
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Beauty Queen - Taylor Parsons & Jenni Boardwine, 2023 Ultimate International Miss & Teen Miss
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Cedar Grove High School JROTC and Band Members
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Kahuku assisted by Waialua HS JROTC - American Flag
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Kahuku Football Team
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Fire and Knife
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Archbishop Rummel High School Marching Band - LA
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Denver Christian High School Choir - CO
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - All Airborne Battalion reenactors
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Campbell HS JROTC (Hawaii)
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USS California Banner
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Auburndale High School Marching Band - WI
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Vietnam Veterans Association - Several cars and marchers
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VW Car Club
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Varsity Spirit - Group B
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Hot Rock TV Waikiki, Beauty Queens
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Waipahu HS JROTC
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Old Bridge High School Marching Band - NJ
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Beauty Queen -
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Blazen FX Classic Cars
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Waimea HS JROTC
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Eagle Point High School Jazz Band - OR
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USS Oklahoma Banner
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Choctaw High School Choir - OK
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MHA - Native American Group in full ceremonial clothing
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USS Nevada Banner
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Foothill High School Marching Band - NV
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Armada High School Choir - MI
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Denver South High School JROTC - CO
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Bob Newberg - Army Dog - Moa
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Aloha Mustang and Shelby Club
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The Walker School Band - GA
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Norman Yakabi’s 2019 Dodge Challenger tribute to our troops
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Hickam Pearl Harbor O’ahu Service Unit Girl Scout of America
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Varsity Spirit - Group C - Sound Truck
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Ogitchedaw
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Navy Balloon
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Navy Platoon
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USS Pennsylvania Banner
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North Penn Air Force JROTC - PA
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Franklin Regional High School Band - PA
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USS Missouri Naval Sea Cadets
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Tall Eagle Balloon
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Beauty Queen
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Jamestown High School Band - ND
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Jamestown High School Choir - ND
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USS West Virginia Banner
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Air Force Balloon
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Air Force Platoon
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Aliamanu Middle School Cheerleaders and Basketball Team
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USS Utah Banner
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Herndon High School Marching Band - VA
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Cub Scout Pack 442
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USS Tennessee Banner
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Farrington HS JROTC (Hawaii)
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Space Force Balloon
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Tuscarora High School Marching Band - VA
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Tuscarora High School Choir - VA
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Beauty Queen
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Jeep I Joe
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Waccamaw High School Choir - SC
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USS Maryland Banner
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Danvers High School Marching Band - MA
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Danvers High School Choir
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Cub Scout Pack 304 Red Hill
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Taiko Drummers
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Carson High School Choir - NC
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Coast Guard Balloon
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Varsity Spirit - Group D
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Mauka Warriors Luau
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Gold Star Family Balloon
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Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School Marching Band - WI
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Vet’s Mobile Center
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Fire truck - Block Road