Lei greeting

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Exhibition Hall, Concert Hall parking lot and lawn area

6:30 p.m. (approx.) — Lei greeting begins

7:15 p.m. — Suggested arrival time for guests only attending lei greeting

8:30 p.m. — Lei greeting ends

Graduate Locations:

Letters A—KE — Concert Hall parking lot and lawn

Letters KI—Z — Exhibition Hall

Lei greeting plan:

No tickets are required for entry into the Lei greeting.
There are separate guidelines for what is allowed inside the Exhibition Hall and what is allowed in the exterior Lei greeting areas.
- Refer to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Commencement Guidelines. Mahalo for your cooperation and compliance.
Be aware that certain doors are designated for entrance or exit only in the Exhibition Hall.
Arena floor-ticketed guests will be allowed into the Exhibition Hall first.
Arena upper-level-ticketed guests will be allowed into the Exhibition Hall second.
Guests only attending the lei greeting may enter via the Exhibition Hall Main Concourse, East Concourse, and Concert Hall Parking Lot doorway - and will enter after all guests from the arena have entered the Exhibition Hall. Mahalo for your patience. Entrance into the Exhibition Hall will require a bag check.
There may be times when the Exhibition Hall entrance lines are paused if the Exhibition Hall is at capacity. We ask ʻohana for their patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.
Note: While we embrace all cultural forms of celebration, we kindly ask ‘ohana to limit their congratulations for their graduate to lei only. No musical instruments or elaborate cultural displays allowed.

We want all families to support their graduate in an orderly manner without compromising safety. Please know that should a rule be violated, guest(s) may be escorted out of the arena, exhibition hall, and/or off the premises.

Lastly, enclosed we have included additional information and guidelines for your review to help you and your ‘ohana to prepare for the culminating events. Information on our Commencement website and live streaming opportunities can be found here.

For any questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Andrea Los Baños at khsspecialevents@ksbe.edu. We look forward, as I am sure you must, to this exciting period in the lives of the members of the Class of 2026.