THREE MAJOR EVENTS TO AFFECT TRAFFIC IN WAIKIKI

          Motorists are advised that three major events will close streets and affect traffic flow in Waikiki this weekend.

Friday, June 10, 2005, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight

Pan-Pacific MATSURI IN HAWAII Waikiki Ho'olaulea sponsored by Kintetsu USA International Express. The event is expected to have more than 30,000 participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 5:30 pm for setup.  The event will close all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas on Kalakaua Avenue, from Lewers Street to Kaiulani Avenue.  Contact:  Eric Ishizuka at 923-0492 for more information or visit the Matsuri in Hawaii website at:  http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/

Saturday, June 11, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon

King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade sponsored by the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.  The parade will start at King Street and Richards Street, progress east on King Street, makai on Punchbowl Street, east on Ala Moana Boulevard, to Kalakaua Avenue, to Monsarrat Avenue, and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact:  BJ Allen at 586-0333 for more information or visit their website at http://www.state.hi.us/dags/kkcc

Sunday, June 12, 2005, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pan-Pacific MATSURI in Hawaii Parade sponsored by Kintetsu USA International Express.  The parade on Kalakaua Avenue begins at Saratoga Road and Fort DeRussy, progresses east on Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact: Yasuyuki Ishizuka at 923-0492 for more information or visit their website at http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/

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