The annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade begins at 9 a.m. today from Ala Moana Beach Park, travels along Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Kapi'olani Park.

Motorists: You have been warned— street closures could make your lives miserable. For the rest of us, we'll be bringing sunscreen and cameras and cheering on the pa'u riders, hula halau and marchers.

It's all free, but the purchase of a $5 Aloha Festivals ribbon is suggested. www.alohafestivals.com.