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Memorial Day attendees of the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony camped out by the stage on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Lanterns honoring deceased loved ones floated past the crowds gathered at the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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The main lanterns were escorted by priests at the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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People held lanterns poised to be set adrift at the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Michelle Bambrick, of Washington D.C., wades among thousands of floating lanterns during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Lanterns float at dusk during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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A couple who did not want to be identified floats their lantern during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Honolulu resident Diane Ronquillo waits to float her lantern with daughters Clare, left, 19, and Cherrie Ann, 14, during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Aiea resident Carolyn Nakamura waits to float a lantern in memory of her father, Edward Inouye, who passed away in March, during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Kalei Latuselu holds a lantern in memory of her late husband, Kala, as a haku lei used by her daughter, Kinohi, is seen draped around it during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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A woman who did not want to be identified floats a lantern during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Aiea resident Thomas Data waits to float a lantern in memory of his wife, Cheryl Marie, during the 20th annual Shinnyo-En lantern floating ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu. Over 30,000 people participated in the event, which aims to connect people with deceased loved ones regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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