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Military Events in Hawaii
Information about military related events in Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor Day in Hawaii
Memorial Day in Hawaii
Veterans Day in Hawaii
Veterans Day events in Hawaii
include a ceremony at the National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu
and Veterans Day parades in Waianae (2009 was 28th)
and Wahiawa (2009 was 64th, lion's club) in West Oahu
There is also a Veterans DAy parade in
Hilo on the east side of the Big island of Hawaii.
Military Air Shows in Hawaii
Informatin about military air shows in
Hawaii performed by the Navy Blue Angels,
the Air Force Thunderbirds, the Navy Leap Frogs,
and the Army Golden Knights.
Waikiki Holiday Parade
This annual parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki
always takes place the Friday evening after Thanksgiving,
The parade is most well-known for its large number
military bands and other bands from Hawaii
and across the United States.
About Armed Forces Day
United States Armed Forces Day is observed
on the third Saturday in May.
The day was created by Secretary of Defense
Louis Johnson on August 31, 1949
to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days
(itdidn't really work because all of
those days are still celebrated today).
For more information about Armed Forces Day see:
Defense Link Article
About Flag Day
In the United States, Flag Day occurs
every June 14 and it is a day set
aside to commemorate the adoption of the
United States flag in 1977. It is
not a federal holiday, or an official Hawaii state holiday,
it is an official holiday in some states.
In 1916 President Woodrow proclaimed
June 14 to be Flag Day in the United
States and in 1949 National Flag Day
was established by the U.S. Congress.
For more information about Flag Day in
the United States see:
Wikipedia Flag Day Article
Other Military Holidays
- Feb 01: Freedom Day
- Feb 3rd Monday: Presidents Day
- Apr 23: Army Reserves Birthday
- Jun 14: Army Birthday
- Jul 04: 4th of July / Inddependence Day
- Aug 04: Coast Guard Birthday
- Aug 19: National Aviation Day
- Sep 11: Patriot Day
- Sep 17: Constitution Day
- Sep 18: Air Force Birthday
- Sep 3rd Friday: POW MIA Recognition Day
- Oct 13: Navy Birthday
- Nov 10: USMC Birthday
- Dec 13: National Guard Birthday
See also:
Military Attractions in Hawaii
Military Hotels in Hawaii
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Related Links
Hawaii for Special Interest Groups
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
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