When is Dazzle 2025?
Dazzle is on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Where is Dazzle?
Dazzle 2025 will be held at the Alohilani Resort located in Waikiki at 2490 Kalakaua Avenue. Please turn on Lili’uokalani Avenue for valet-parking.
Dazzletini: The VIP pre-party, open to all table sponsors, will be held on the Poolside Terrace, 5th floor.
Check-In: All guests check-in at the Alohilani Ballroom Foyer, 6th Floor.
Main Program – Food Tasting and Live Auction: The main program will be held in the Alohilani Ballroom, 6th floor. The 18 restaurant stations (two stations are reserved for Dazzletini guests) will be located throughout the ballroom and foyer.
What time is Dazzle?
Dazzletini, the VIP pre-party, open to all table sponsors, will be at 5:00 pm.
Doors open for general attendees in the Alohilani Ballroom Foyer at 6:00 pm.
The main program starts at 6:30 pm with food and beverages and entertainment.
The live auction, hosted by master auctioneer Mr. Eric Schiff, will begin at 8:30 pm with the event ending at 9:30 pm. Because there is no Silent Auction item pick-up, guests may leave following the program close.
The online silent auction is hosted online through the Greater Giving website.
How do I attend Dazzle?
To celebrate with CUPS in person on April 25, you must purchase an event ticket(s) or a table sponsorship prior to attending. Walk-in attendees cannot be accommodated due to the hotel’s reservation deadline. All sales close on April 20, COB. Tickets and tables can be purchased here or on the “Purchase Tickets & Tables” tab.
Individual tickets are $325 between February 15-March 31. From April 1 – April 20, tickets increase to $375.
Table sponsorships start at the Constellations Sponsor level for $4,500 and go up to the Shooting Star Sponsor, the main event sponsor, for $30,000. Each sponsorship comes with various benefits.
Will I receive a ticket to the event?
Physical tickets will not be issued. Purchasing tickets or sponsoring a table of ten automatically adds your name to our attendee list. When you arrive, please check in with one of the CUPS staff carrying an iPad and you will receive your wristband for Dazzletini and valet parking sticker if you are a guest at a 2-Star Sponsor table and higher.
Dazzletini attendees may check in with a staff member at the Poolside Terrace.
Is there parking at the venue?
Parking is valet-only.
2-Star table sponsors, $7,500 and up, receive complimentary parking. Upon check-in, guests will receive a parking validation stamp.
Parking is $20 for Constellation Table Sponsor guests and general ticket holders. Payment can be made at the hotel’s parking station in the Alohilani foyer.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code is formal attire; however, cocktail dresses for women and a suit and tie for men are also acceptable.
Will food and beverages be provided?
Food: 18 local renowned chefs across the island will provide their signature dishes. You may visit each food station multiple times. Vegetarian dishes and desserts will also be available. To view the list of participating restaurants, please click here or go to the “Dazzle Restaurants” tab. Two restaurant stations will be reserved for Dazzletini.
Beverages: All guests have unlimited access to the wine station, courtesy of the Kaka’ako Wine and beer station throughout the evening. For table sponsors, each table will receive an additional four bottles of wine – two white and two red. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available at no additional cost through Gazoz (IG: @Gazoz). Guests may purchase mixed drinks and hard alcohol at one of the bars through the Alohilani Ballroom foyer.
Dazzletini guests will enjoy unlimited sake, courtesy of Kaka’ako Wine and the special Dazzletini drink created and made by the mixologist from Kaimuki’s new speakeasy and restaurant, Vintage Books.
How do I participate if I am not attending Dazzle in person?
Participate in the Online Silent Auction: Those not attending Dazzle in person are invited to participate in our online silent auction Our online silent auction will open on Monday, April 21 and close on Sunday, April 27. Bid high on unique classroom treasures, themed gift baskets, travel, sports, health and wellness, and packages of popular items and adventures, and so much more no matter where you are!
Donate to the Auctions: We are looking for items of value, goods unique to a business, gift certificates, and experiential packages – packages with multiple components, such as a weekend hotel stay with a spa treatment and meal at their in-house restaurant. You can make a donation by filling out the online form under the “Donate an Auction Item” tab here or contact Alana at alana@centralunionpreschool.org.
Become a Fund-an-Educator Sponsor: By sponsoring an educator, you are helping to offset the cost of our beloved and dedicated staff who attend the event. Each sponsorship is $150 and can be purchased here.
Gift a Table: You can also choose one of the table sponsorship packages and gift the ten seats to family, friends, or even CUPS faculty and staff. To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities, please click here or go to the “Purchase Tickets & Tables” tab.
Or Make a Monetary Donation: 100% of all monetary donations are tax-deductible. Please click here or go to the “Purchase Tickets & Tables” tab here and scroll to the bottom of the page. Alternatively, go to the “Make a Donation: Raise my Paddle” tab or click here.
All funds raised go towards supporting the Preschool’s 5 E’s:
• Endowment;
• Events;
• Educational Opportunities;
• Environment; and most importantly,
• Economic Diversity, the tuition assistance program that helps pave the way for our unique and diverse group of students.
How does the online silent auction work?
The silent auction opens Monday, April 21 at 9:00 am and closes on Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 pm. Instructions on registering for the auction will be emailed to all CUPS ‘ohana and friends and posted online prior to its opening. You can view each auction item/package and bid as often and as much as you’d like. If you don’t want to bid on items but still want to support CUPS, we appreciate any donations you would like to make through the online auction website.
If I am an auction winner, how do I pick up the package(s)?
Silent Auction Winners: You will be notified by email or by phone if you are the highest bidder on an item/package by Monday or Tuesday, April 28 or 29. Once payment is received, items and/or packages may be picked up at the CUPS admin office located at 1660 South Beretania Street in Honolulu. If you are unable to physically pick up your winning item(s), alternative options can be explored. Shipment can be arranged for any winning bidders; however, the winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs of physical items (not gift certificates).
Live Auction Winners: You will be notified immediately as the highest bidders are announced following each item/package. Spotters, our volunteers, will ensure that we have your information for payment to be processed the following day(s). You can ensure a quick transaction by entering your mobile number and email address when purchasing your ticket/table and opting to save your credit card on file. Items and/or packages may be picked up at the CUPS admin office located at 1660 South Beretania Street in Honolulu. If you are unable to physically pick up your winning item(s), alternative options can be explored. Shipment can be arranged for any winning bidders; however, the winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs of physical items (not gift certificates).
Is it possible to stay at the Alohilani Resort prior to or after Dazzle?
The Alohilani Resort is offering attendees a special room block three days prior to and three days after Dazzle. Take advantage of the 50% discount on all rooms. To reserve a room, click here or go to bit.ly/DAZZLERoomBlock (case sensitive). Alternatively, you may call the hotel at (808) 922-1233 and use the code “Dazzle.” Rooms must be booked by April 10. If rooms are unavailable when booking, please contact Alana at alana@centralunionpreschool.org to add more rooms to the block.
-Standard: $229
-Partial Ocean View: $249
-Ocean View: $259
-Diamond Head Ocean View: $289
-Oceanfront: $379
Who do I contact if I have questions about Dazzle that are not listed here?
Please contact Alana Anderson, Advancement and Communications Manager, via email at alana@centralunionpreschool.org or directly on her mobile at (917) 623-5913. Alana is always happy to help answer questions, offer support, or provide any insight into details. Details can also be found on each of the tabs. The bit.ly/DAZZLE25 will be updated regularly as more information comes in.
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