{"id":36968,"date":"2025-11-28T15:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T20:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?p=36968"},"modified":"2026-03-05T19:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:32:52","slug":"photo-and-video-recap-mai-kais-hulaween-party-returns-from-the-dead-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/2025\/11\/28\/photo-and-video-recap-mai-kais-hulaween-party-returns-from-the-dead-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo and video recap: Mai-Kai’s Hulaween party returns from the dead in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The grand reopening year at the Mai-Kai<\/a> reached a fitting, frightfully fun climax on Halloween night with the Polynesian palace’s signature Hulaween party. Hundreds of revelers, many in creative costumes, enjoyed the event’s 13th edition, the first held inside the restaurant since 2019.<\/p>\n

South Florida rockabilly favorites Slip and the Spinouts made their 10th Hulaween appearance, jamming all night in the Molokai Bar. Meanwhile, DJ Banzai Bill played an eclectic mix of tunes outside in the Bora Bora Bar, where the highlight was a costume contest with dozens competing for the $1,000 grand prize.<\/p>\n

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Slip and the Spinouts kick off Hulaween 2025 on Oct. 31 while the Molokai mermaids prepare to serve thirsty guests. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward, the Mai-Kai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See more below<\/strong><\/font>
\nHulaween photo galleries:<\/strong> Design & decor<\/a> | Oct. 31 Hulaween party<\/a>
\nBonus recipe:<\/strong> Tribute to the Mai-Kai’s Pineapple of Perdition<\/a><\/p>\n

Oct. 31 was the highlight of a month filled with Hulaween-themed events, including Wicked Bingo, the Blue Hawaii Elvis Show with Dan Cunningham, a ’70s disco night, and a party for kids. This monthlong celebration was a first for the Mai-Kai, featuring elaborate decor throughout the grounds continually updated in the lead-up to Halloween night.<\/p>\n

The two artists responsible for the highly themed artwork – Tom Fowner<\/a> and LuRu<\/a> – got into the spirit of the event, both earning a spot in the costume contest finals with their significant others.<\/p>\n

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