On Saturday, September 6, the community will gather on the historic grounds of Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina, Maui for the inaugural Lights for Lahaina & Light March — a free event inviting Maui’s ʻohana to come together in remembrance, healing, and hope. Held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy cultural activities, live entertainment, and opportunities to honor Lahaina’s past while looking toward its future. The evening will feature a Light March to Puʻunoa Beach led by Kumu Kamaunu Kahaiali‘i, lantern decorating with personal messages to take home, and contributions to the Lahaina Time Capsule, to be opened in 2043. Event highlights also include live entertainment, hula performances, storytelling, keiki art activities, guided Hā moments, stargazing, and local food vendors. Guests will also have opportunities to connect with organizations supporting Lahaina’s recovery and cultural preservation.

For details, visit LightsforLahaina.org.

Lights for Lahaina & Light March is presented by Aloha Amplified, Inc. in collaboration with Mālama Maui ʻOhana Foundation. Sponsors include: Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, Sacred Hearts School, Na Kia‘i O Maui, Tyler Coons Maui, Pacific Media Group, Rotary Clubs of Maui, County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Maui Pono Foundation, Paul and Jillina Dinletir, Pasha Hawaii, Maui Paradise Properties, Joyce Chung, and Jonathan & Guacolda Zinsmeyer.