Each volunteer plays a significant role in the event, helping Shinnyo-en bring the ceremony to life with its 6,000 candle-lit lanterns. Volunteers will help in various aspects of the ceremony.

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi will be held at Ala Moana Beach Park with the theme “Many Rivers, One Ocean” to honor fallen service members and loved ones. Check out more news from around ...

The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony returns to Ala Moana Beach this Memorial Day, May 29, and preparations are already underway at Shinnyo-en on Oahu.

Every Memorial Day, Ala Moana Beach transforms into a space of quiet reflection and deep emotional connection during the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. Thousands gather in ...

Organizers of the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony are making a few changes to this year’s event. By HNN Staff. Published: May 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM HST HONOLULU ...

The annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park on Oahu draws thousands every year. A stunning annual event is coming to a Hawaii beach this weekend ...

1 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Crowds gather at Ala Moana Beach Park to launch paper lanterns during the 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony on Memorial Day May 26. (Photo Credit ...

The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i ceremony, an annual Memorial Day event, will take place at Ala Moana Beach on Monday, May 27.

On Monday evening, thousands of lanterns representing those who’ve passed will fill the waters off Oahu’s south shore for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony.

7 things to know about today’s hearing to increase shipping in Hawaiʻi by 20-76% . Mike Armstrong, from Kalihi, and his wife have been volunteering for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii since 2016.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi returns for its 27th year, officials are calling on the community for volunteers to help support this year’s ceremony.

As Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi returns for its 27th year, officials are calling on the community for volunteers to help support this year’s ceremony.