Downtown Summerlin Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with Annual Lei Day Parade

The free, public event features local cultural performances and kicks off a month of festivities.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:40pm

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph depicting a colorful parade scene with dancers in traditional costumes, lanterns, and other lifestyle elements, all rendered in soft, warm pools of light and color.The annual Lei Day Parade in Summerlin celebrates the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures that enrich the local community.Summerlin South Today

Downtown Summerlin is hosting its fifth annual Lei Day Parade on Friday, May 1st to mark the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The parade will feature a lineup of local cultural groups performing traditional hula, Māori haka, and Tahitian dance. The free, public event is part of Downtown Summerlin's broader tradition of community-driven celebrations.

Why it matters

The Lei Day Parade is an important annual event that celebrates the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures represented in the Summerlin community. By partnering with local organizations, the parade helps raise awareness and appreciation for AAPI heritage during the designated national observance month.

The details

The Lei Day Parade steps off at 6 p.m. along Park Centre Drive, with pre-parade festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. The lineup includes performances from Hot Lava Company, Ka Pa Hula O Ke Ola Nani, Pupu Ori Te Nati Hula, Halau Kawahine & Co., Korabo Taiko Drum Group, and The Filipino Club. Attendees can expect to see ancient hula kahiko with traditional chanting, modern hula auana, the Māori haka, and Tahitian dance.

  • The Lei Day Parade takes place on Friday, May 1, 2026.
  • Pre-parade festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026.
  • The parade steps off at 6 p.m. on May 1, 2026.

The players

Downtown Summerlin

A master-planned community and commercial district in Summerlin South, Nevada, known for its community-driven events and celebrations.

Halee Harczynski

The senior director of marketing at Downtown Summerlin, who oversees the planning and execution of the annual Lei Day Parade and other cultural events.

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What they’re saying

“Lei Day holds a special place in our lineup of events. Working with local organizations to celebrate Asian Pacific culture is deeply meaningful, and we're honored to host it each year.”

— Halee Harczynski, Senior Director of Marketing, Downtown Summerlin

What’s next

Downtown Summerlin will continue its celebration of AAPI Heritage Month with additional events and programming throughout May 2026.

The takeaway

The annual Lei Day Parade in Summerlin is an important community event that brings together diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, fostering greater understanding and appreciation for the rich heritage represented in the local area.