Portions of Kalakaua Avenue will be closed today and Sunday for the Pan-Pacific Festival.

Today, Kalakaua Avenue will be closed from Lewers Street to Ka'iulani Avenue from 5:30 to 11 p.m. for the Pan-Pacific Ho'olaule'a. On Sunday, Kalakaua will be closed from Saratoga Road to Kapahulu Avenue from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for the Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade.

During the closures, Kalia Road will become a two-way road from Saratoga Road.

In addition, there will be parking restrictions around the events.

The 29th annual Pan-Pacific Festival is held in conjunction with the King Kamehameha Day Celebration. The festival is meant to promote intercultural friendship, learning and appreciation.

For a full listing of Pan-Pacific Festival events, go to www.pan-pacific-festival.com.