Punahou Carnival 2020: Music Through the Ages

Oahu • January 5, 2019

Punahou School invites people of all ages to visit the Punahou Carnival on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. each day, for two days of family fun. This year’s Carnival theme is “Music Through the Ages: A Chart-Topping Carnival.” Fresh malasadas, mango chutney, kiddie games, E.K. Fernandez rides, White Elephant treasures and live musical entertainment are among the many draws for the annual Carnival, which dates back to 1932.

Admission to the Punahou Carnival is free, and scrip will be available for purchase throughout the Carnival grounds. Similar to last year, E.K. Fernandez will utilize a Fun Pass for its rides, games and food. Parking is available on campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Paid parking is generally available at nearby community institutions.

Proceeds from the two-day event will help to support the nearly 700 students at Punahou School who benefit from the School’s need-based financial aid program.

FACTS AT A GLANCE:

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. each day

WHERE: Punahou School
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
*Entrance at the corner of Punahou St. and Wilder Ave.

WHO: Hosted by Punahou’s Class of 2021
Coordinated and staffed by Punahou volunteers, including students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni

PARKING: There is limited parking on campus. Paid parking is generally available at nearby community institutions. The Carnival is also accessible by city buses 4, 5 or 18.

COST: Admission to the grounds is free. Scrip is available for purchase onsite throughout Carnival. E.K. Fernandez will utilize a Fun Pass for all rides and E.K. Fernandez games and food.

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