RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Members of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association carry banners bearing the names of various towns and villages in Okinawa in the 28th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival Parade in Waikiki. CLICK FOR LARGE
RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM Members of Rissho Kosei-Kai carry a giant matoi in the parade. The matoi is said to bring good fortune. CLICK FOR LARGE
RICHARD WALKER / RWALKER@STARBULLETIN.COM A giant Ushioni, a creature that is supposed to ward off evil spirits, drops its head over screaming spectators at the 28th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival Parade in Waikiki. The Ushioni was part of the Uwajima Ushioni Hozon-Kai and was carried by members of the Kaimuki High football team. CLICK FOR LARGE
