EVENT INFORMATION
General Reminders
First Aid and Safety
During Carnival hours, first aid is available for all Carnival attendees in Mamiya 107. HPD and Security officers will be stationed throughout Carnival grounds. Security: 808.944.5777; First Aid Booth: 808.943.3657.
Sound Booth
The Sound Booth is located on Chamberlain Drive in front of Mamiya and is available for information, lost and found items, and announcements. Please remind your students they can go there for help or if they get separated from parents.
Junior School Supervision
Students in kindergarten – grade 6 must be supervised by an adult or a sibling in ninth grade or older at all times during Carnival.
Campus Play Areas Off Limits
All fields and play spaces in the Junior School will be closed. This includes the play spaces at Omidyar (Upper and Lower), Kosasa (Scott Field and Barkwick Playground), and the O-Men play structure adjacent to the Middle Field basketball courts. Children are not allowed to play in these areas at any time during Carnival.
Policy Regarding Use of Cash and Scrip
Only scrip (no cash) will be accepted at Punahou booths or games, and only credit and debit cards (no cash) may be used to purchase scrip from Scrip Booths. Students will be able to purchase scrip using cash at Dillingham Box Office. All Sales Final.
Drop Off Area during Carnival Hours
For those with limited mobility or those using a rideshare service (Uber, Lyft, etc.), Carnival-goers may be dropped off in the Bishop Lot for easier access to the Carnival grounds. Drivers may enter Piper’s Pali from Wilder Ave. to access the Bishop Lot. Parking will not be available in Bishop Lot, this location is for drop offs only.
Bring a Bag
Please bring your own reusable bags to carry purchased items. Punahou Carnival reusable bags will be available for purchase from the Carnival Wear booth.
Police Drone Use at Carnival
To help ensure a safe and secure Carnival for our community, Punahou is partnering with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to support on-campus safety operations. In addition to uniformed officers on the ground, HPD may deploy a surveillance drone as part of its standard security practices for large public events.
The drone is operated by a licensed and trained HPD officer and typically flies at a high altitude, approximately 400 feet above campus. It is generally used to monitor the perimeter and overall flow of the event, and only in limited circumstances would it fly directly over Carnival grounds.
The drone provides a live video feed to officers in the Punahou Security Operations Center. It does not use facial recognition technology and does not record individuals.
The use of personal drones over campus at any time is prohibited.
PARKING
Parking on campus will be available for Carnival goers beginning on Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. and from Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5 a.m. Thank you for not coming to campus earlier.
Punahou Community Neighborhood Parking
Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania Street)
Carnival parking will be available at Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania Street) on the following dates and times:
Friday, Feb. 6 | 6:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
The cost is $20 per vehicle entrance (cash only). Vehicles should enter via Punahou Street and may stay parked for the entire day, with in and out privileges which are dependent on the availability of spaces at the time of reentry. Parking spots will not be saved, drivers must wait in line for the next available spot, but will not need to pay to reenter.
For parking updates, kindly check the Central Union Church of Honolulu Instagram account @centralunionchurch on Feb. 6 and 7.
Vehicles may remain parked shortly after the carnival closes, but it’s important to be aware that there will be no parking attendant or security on campus after 10 p.m.
All funds raised will go toward Central Union Church youth activities, and give youth an opportunity to give back to the community through donations.
Shriners Hospital for Children (1310 Punahou Street)
There are two options available to fit your parking needs at Shriners Hospital for Children:
One Time Entry Pass
*OR*
Reserved Spot with “In and Out” Privileges
Our reserved area is located at the Mauka/Diamond Headmost corner of the Shriners Children’s Hawaii hospital to minimize your walking. The lot is paved, lighted, fenced, and monitored by the Aloha Shriners. Limited spaces are available. Must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite.
2026 Punahou Carnival Parking (FRIDAY, FEB. 6)
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Reserved parking stall; In and out access: $50
4 – 11 p.m. Non-reserved; One time entry: $20
2026 Punahou Carnival Parking (SATURDAY, FEB. 7)
9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Reserved parking stall, In and out access: $50
9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Non-reserved; One time entry: $20
Lutheran Church of Honolulu (1730 Punahou St.)
Parking will be available on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. A $20 donation is collected for parking upon entry. No in and out privileges. Cash only. Donations will support the LCH youth trip to the ELCA National Youth Gathering and will also support music programs at LCH.
Parking spaces are available on a first come, first-served basis. There are no reserved stalls.
Payment by cash only.
Sacred Heart Church (1526 Alexander St.)
Skip the stress of looking for parking and support a great cause at the same time.
Park at Sacred Heart Church & Maryknoll School
$50 All-Day Parking (Cash Only)
No in-and-out privileges
Your parking helps support parish and school ministries and programs. It’s a simple way to enjoy the carnival while giving back to the community.
Spaces are limited – come early and park with purpose!
Carnival Map
Searching for a hot malasada or your favorite ride?
Click or tap the Carnival map to get a closer look at the location of scrip booths, food and specialty booths, games, rides and more!
You can also download the map below for your convenience.
BOOTH LIST
Booths marked with an “*” will be accepting credit cards in addition to scrip.
Food Division
Beverage Ewa
Beverage Waikiki
Corn
Gyros
Hamburger Ewa
Hamburger Waikiki
*Hawaiian Plate
Ice Cream
Malasadas Ewa
Malasadas Waikiki
Smoothies
Noodles
*Portuguese Bean Soup
Saimin
Taco Salad and Nachos
White Elephant Division
*Books
*Clothing
*Housewares
*Toys
*Treasures
Skills and Games Division
Air Ball
Basketball
Bean Bag
Bowling
Ducks
Fish Swish
Frisbee Fling
Frogs in the Lily Pond
Grab Bag
Kiddie Basketball
Menehune Strongman
Mini Golf
Puka Horseshoe
Ring Toss
Sand Pile
Splat Trap
Tic Tac Toe
Wheel of Fortune
Whirlpool
Administrative Division
*Auction – Luke Lecture Hall in Wo International Center
*Shirts and Materials
Sound Booth
Specialties Division
*Art Gallery- Bishop Learning Center
Body Painting
*Haku Lei
*Jams and Jellies (mango chutney, lilikoi butter, red pepper jelly, guava jelly)
*Plants
Will Call
Other Booths
*Nā Wāhine Pā‘ani O Punahou
*O-Men
*Buff ’n Blue Store
E.K Fernandez Rides
Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Balloon Race
Dizzy Dragon
Helicopters
Magic Maze
Lolli Swings
Super Slide
Carousel
Jungle Twist
Seven Seas
Zero Gravity
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of our community, the following items are not permitted on campus during Carnival:
Personal or recreational drones, or other unauthorized aerial devices
Weapons of any kind, concealed or not concealed, including firearms, knives, or replicas
Alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products (including e-cigarettes), controlled substances, or vaping devices
Fireworks, explosives, or incendiary devices
Laser pointers
Coolers, except as needed for medical or family care
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, or hoverboards
Pets or animals, with the exception of service animals – all service animals must be potty trained (house broken)
Unauthorized solicitation, sales, or distribution of materials.
Punahou reserves the right to prohibit additional items or activities that may pose a safety risk or disrupt the event. Anyone violating these guidelines may be removed from campus and reported to law enforcement. Mahalo for helping us create a safe and welcoming Carnival experience for all.
MEDIA
Mahalo to our local news and radio stations for supporting Punahou Carnival! Click on the links below to see Carnival representatives sharing information about “Welcome to the Jungle” with the community. We can’t wait to see everyone on campus!
KITV4 Island News
Carter ’27 and Julia ’27, Punahou Carnival Co-Chairs talk to Good Morning Hawaii news anchor Tannya Joaquin about the Punahou Carnival.
Island 98.5
Carter ’27 and Julia ’27, Punahou Carnival Co-Chairs talk to the Wake Up Crew about the Punahou Carnival.
Honolulu Magazine
Living 808
Cecile Sebastian, Punahou Carnival Art Gallery Co-Chair and Andy Cole, Woodturner, talk about the Punahou Carnival Art Gallery.
