Hawaii's Aloha Festivals hits its 80th year this month, a bright spot for Waikiki's tourism scene and the local hospitality industry that funds it.

• The festival celebrates Hawaiian music, hula, and tradition, with a parade in Waikiki this coming Saturday.
• Outrigger Resorts and Hotels has sponsored the event for decades and sent its executives to honor the festival's Royal Court on September 11.
• Outrigger runs daily culture classes at its Waikiki cultural center, teaching visitors hula, lei-making, and Hawaiian ceremonies.
• Some tourists plan their trips around the festival; others stumble on it and come back for more.

Outlook: The parade and remaining festival events run through the weekend in Waikiki.