Hawaiian May Day Is Back Saturday In Downtown Hayward

HAYWARD, CA — The 49th annual Hawaiian May Day — a free festival highlighting the islands' culture, traditions, music and dance — returns to downtown Hayward Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we are proud to host our event on the streets of downtown Hayward, bringing our festival back to its roots,” said Deanie Villiados, president of event sponsor, the Kuma Hula Association of Northern California.

First held in 1985, the annual fest was held in various SF Bay Area cities, including Hayward and Pleasanton, and — now it its 49th year — returns to Hayward, the city where it all began, organizers said.

Attendees at the festival, located at B and Main streets, can enjoy a variety of food trucks with such dishes as lau lau, poke, haupia pie, loco moco, Spam & eggs, shrimp and rice and shaved ice, plus Filipino, Samoan, Fijian, Guamanian and Mexican dishes. A beer and wine garden, serving brews from The Bird Haus in Union City and wine from Ehrenberg Cellars, also is planned.

Activities will include a lauhala workshop, bamboo carving and a kids' area with inflatables and roller-skating rink (with $5 tickets).

Among entertainment on two stages: Sounds of the islands will be courtesy of performances of local halau, along with such Bay Area and Hawaiian musicians as Tenelle, Reno Anoa'i, along with Reggae bands THRIVE! and Native Elements, organizers said.

“This festival is a celebration of culture and is a great way to bring the community together," said Dominic Li Mandri, Downtown Hayward Improvement Association district manager. "Hayward was the first city to host this festival over 30 years ago, and we are thrilled to welcome it back to the community.”

For more information on the event, see here.

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