Miss Hawaii Carly Oshida is heading into the Miss America competition this weekend, a bright moment for Hawaii's local pride.

• Oshida is set to compete at the national pageant this weekend.
• She danced hula on a catamaran in Florida for the other Miss America delegates.
• Photos of the performance were shared on Sunday.
• The moment puts Hawaiian culture in front of a national audience.

Outlook: Oshida competes this weekend, with the winner crowned at the end of the pageant.