Vietnam Veterans of America, Oahu Chapter 858 and Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet will host The National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), 2177 Puowaina Dr. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Friday March 28, 2025 at 10:00am

R.S.V.P. by 23 March 2025
POC: John J. Beirne
808-221-2999

Registration begins at 9:00am

Schedule of Events

Master of Ceremony Thomas Stirling
Arrival of the Official Party
Oli
Posting of Colors: University of Hawaii ROTC
National Anthem: U. S. Pacific Fleet Band
Hawai’i State Anthem: U. S. Pacific Fleet Band
Invocation: Pacific Fleet Chaplain Capt. Darren L. Stennett
Pledge of Allegiance: JROTC
Introduction: Ms. Rona Adams President VVA Chapter 858
Tom Stirling: Recognition of Vietnam Veterans Gold Star Families 
Guest Speakers: Major General Steve Logan – U. S. Army Dept of Defense
Keynote Speaker: Admiral Samuel Paparo, INDOPACOM
Prayer of Rememberance: Pacific Fleet Chaplain Capt. Darren L. Stennett
Laying of Ceremonial Wreaths with assistance by JROTC Cadets
University of Hawaii Drill Team
Bagpipe Tribute: Mark Reed
Rifle Volley: Marine Corp Base Hawaii
Taps: U. S. Pacific Fleet Band
Conclusion of Ceremony

Military: Class B Uniform  
Civilian: Formal Aloha Attire

2025 National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade

Saturday March 29, 2025 at 6:00pm

On behalf of a grateful nation we Remember, we honor, and we salute all those who served. As Hawai’i was America’s gateway to those departing and returning from war, it is fitting that the National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade be held here. Hawaii’s hospitality will provide a warm and heating embrace to those who experienced the devastation of war many years ago. The Vietnam Veterans Day Parade is produced annually by Historic Programs and its partner organizations and is recognized as an official event of the United States Vietnam War Commemoration.

The National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade will unite Americans in a meaningful parade that honors our Vietnam Veterans and their families, and our active-duty military men and women and the thousands of Vietnamese community members here in Hawai’i and on the mainland. while educating and inspiring all who will travel to Hawaii to salute them. The official Ceremony and Parade will feature participants selected from across the nation.

Event Information

When: Saturday March 29, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi’olani Park in Waikiki
 
Shuttles will be running from around 3pm until 5pm from Kapiolani park, Parking area, to the event site. There will be a short program at 4:30pm at Fort Derussy (open area close to the Museum), this will run approximately 1 hour.

Bowfin SUBVET Pat Suenaga will be at the Aloha Gas station (2025 Kalākaua Ave) (on Kalakaua at the beginning of the route-right where Kalakaua and Kuhio Ave split) with his vehicle which can take 4 or 5 passengers for the parade route.

If you would like any other information please contact Mr. Earl Hurrey (event coordinator) email: earl@historicprograms.org Phone: ‭(808) 425-2908‬.