Honolulu is the most populated city in Hawaii and is home to over 953,000 people. In a big city like this one, there is sure to be a lot of activities available for your autumn vacation. The Aloha Festivals Floral Parade is a very colorful parade that takes place in September and travels from Ala Moana Park along Kalakaua Avenue and to Kapiolani Park. The wide variety of floats is spectacular and you will love seeing the beautiful Hawaiian flowers. The marching band will help bring cheer to the festivities and the female and male riders bring a touch of elegance and beauty. Like many festivals, the admission is free, but this is an event you don’t want to miss as it promises to be a feast for the eyes and a whole lot of fun.
If you want to do a bit of shopping you can head to the Pearlridge Center, this shopping mall hosts events throughout the year and you are bound to find something you like there. In the month of September there are health drives, chess clubs and so much more. Of course if you just want to shop then this mall is also the place for you. Packed full of world-famous shops and outlets as well as local stores, the Pearlridge Center is a great day out for all the family and you can shop till you drop!
The People’s Open Market is a more traditional way to shop and was created to provide the locals with fresh and cheap agricultural and aqua cultural products, amongst other food items. This market also helps give local businesses the chance to grow and for you to select and buy very fresh products. The People’s Open Market attracts more than a million customers every year despite being open for only one hour once a week. The market traders have to comply with State and Federal government rules and regulations in order to sell their products, so you know you are getting high quality food items at prices much lower than those elsewhere. Head to this wonderful market and experience the opportunity and pleasure of buying traditional Hawaiian products while soaking in the wonderful atmosphere.
