Kawaiahao Church Torch Lighting Ceremony Tiki Torches are located several places in Waikiki, many of which hold Torch Lighting Ceremonies at dusk. Traditionally, a Hawaiian native runs along the beach with a lighted torch and lights each tiki along the way.
Some sites hold special ceremonies prior to or after the torch lighting.
Here is a listing of some of the more well-known events in Waikiki. The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center hosts the lighting of 50 torches on Lewers and Kalakaua Avenue every night at 6pm. Located at 131 Kaiualani Avenue across from the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Located on the Ocean Promenade in Kapiolani Park. Several hotels also host torch lighting ceremonies such as those pictured here taken at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.