80th Commemoration of the End of World War II
80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Presented By
Pre-Register for these free events:
Flight Adventures (Sat & Sun):
Family-friendly aviation activities at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Outdoor Concert (Sat evening):
A live performance with Mākaha sons with Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua 4:00PM and Lt. Dan Band 5:00PM
Battleship Missouri Events have separate tickets HERE
Free pre-registration is required for all events. Separate tickets needed for each event.
Guests who have pre-registered for the events on Saturday, August 30, and/or Sunday, August 31, may drive onto Ford Island and park their vehicles for free.
Please have your registration and your REAL ID ready to show Navy security at the gate.
Prohibited Items. For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following items are strictly prohibited:
Outside alcohol
Smoking or vaping
Outside food or drink
Coolers
Drones or flying objects
Signs or flags
Disrespectful/inappropriate clothing
Weapons or dangerous objects
Fireworks
Drugs or illegal paraphernalia
On September 2, 1945, aboard the deck of the USS Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay, the Second World War officially came to an end. After six years of devastation and global sacrifice, peace returned to a world deeply changed. The signing of the Instrument of Surrender wasn’t just military formality; it was a turning point in history and a promise of a better future.
Now, 80 years later, we invite you to gather at the very places where this story began and ended: Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. At Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum—America’s WWII aviation battlefield—and aboard the USS Missouri, we will honor a moment in time that gave rise to lasting hope and the enduring impact of legacy carried forward.
To commemorate this historic milestone, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and Battleship Missouri Memorial—joined by presenting sponsor the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation—are proud to host a four-day commemorative event on Ford Island. We are honored to help plan this prestigious commemoration and hope you will join us as we carry forward the legacy of our greatest generation. The full schedule of events is detailed below.
Full schedule of events and activities
Pre-registration is required for all events and will open on August 1
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Flight Adventures and RC Airshow
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Liberty Jump Team
Keiki Activities (sunglasses and hats encouraged)
@Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Film Premiere & Q&A – “Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and WWII”
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
@PHAM
Outdoor Concert (Doors open 3PM, close 5PM)
Mākaha sons with Hālau Hula ʻO Nāpunaheleonāpua – 4:00PM
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band – 5:00 PM
Standing concert (outside chairs, food & drink prohibited)
@PHAM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
Flight Adventures and RC Airshow
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Liberty Jump Team
Keiki Activities (sunglasses and hats encouraged)
@PHAM
Commemoration Gala
5:30 PM
@BMM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (Labor Day)
Steel Beach Picnic
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
@BMM
Event is only for USS Missouri (BB-63) crewmembers
Film Showing
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
@PHAM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
End of WWII Commemoration Ceremony
9:02 AM
@BMM
Pathway to Peace Exhibit Opening
9:00 AM
@BMM
MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS
