The third annual Lynnwood Luau was the biggest yet, as hundreds flocked to the Lynnwood Event Center Saturday for a day packed with music, food, culture, community and island flare.

Live music from local bands and members of Sunshine from Polynesia– a local dance studio and performance group– kept the energy flowing all day with music and dance lessons and jaw-dropping performances.

The event ran from 2 to 8 p.m. featuring live performances, including traditional dances from Sunshine from Polynesia and a fire-dancing show to close out the evening. Local food trucks and restaurants served Hawaiian-inspired dishes, including Kona Grill, which had a long line the entire night.

Guests also took part in a Hawaiian shirt contest, judged by Lynnwood city councilmembers and other local politici

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