Honolulu Pride is underway in Waikiki, a positive week for the city's LGBTQ community and for local bars, venues, and shops expecting a crowd.

• The week opened with a kick-off pau hana gathering at the International Market Place.
• A concert at Hawaii Theatre headlined by Big Freedia and a Waikiki bar crawl fill out the midweek schedule.
• Friday brings the official Pride opening party at Scarlet Honolulu.
• Everything builds to Saturday's Pride Parade through Waikiki.

Outlook: Expect big crowds and street closures in Waikiki on Saturday afternoon as the parade steps off.