Celebration of Life
The Celebration of Life is an annual community gathering to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Donations from this event will help support patients and families living through serious illness and those who are seeking grief support.
Until noon on May 22, you can purchase luminaries online in advance. Afterwards, luminaries can be purchased at KTA Puainako Pop Up on Saturday 5/23 from 10 AM to 3 PM and also at the event on Sunday 5/23 at Reeds Bay from 3 PM - 5:30 PM. See the full schedule for KTA Pop Ups below.
KTA Puainako Pop-Up Sale Dates
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May 9 (Sat) – 10 AM–3 PM
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May 10 (Sun) – 10 AM–3 PM
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May 14 (Thu) – 2 PM–5 PM
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May 16 (Sat) – 10 AM–3 PM
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May 17 (Sun) – 10 AM–3 PM
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May 21 (Thu) – 2 PM–5 PM
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May 23 (Sat) – 10 AM–3 PM
Each lantern is $25, and you can buy paper memorial hearts for $5 each. You’ll receive a luminary paper that you’ll be able to decorate with the memories of your loved ones (quotes, pictures, drawings, etc.), and we will provide you with a base where you can put the luminary on.
Location: Reeds Bay, Hilo (near Liliʻuokalani Gardens)
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Parking & Transportation:
Free parking will be available at Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium, with continuous shuttle services running to and from Reed’s Bay between 2 PM and 7:45 PM.
