Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Gear up for King Kamehameha Day: June 11

There are a some great events going on June 11 on the Big Island in celebration of King Kamehameha Day. Grab some bikes, some good friends, and enjoy one or all of these events.

North Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration
8:00am Lei Draping at the statue of King Kamehameha in Kapa'au
9:00am Parade from Downtown Hawi to the Statue in Kapa'au
10:00am-4:00pm, Ho'olaule'a (crafts fair) at Kamehameha Park top field. Ono food and live entertainment. 


Kamehameha Festival in Hilo
This festival features features a ho'olaule'a with top Hawaii recording artists, hula halau, and various cultural presentations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo. Free. 


King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Kailua-Kona
To take place on Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona, the annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade will feature more than 90 horses, as well as floats, marching bands, hula halau and regal pa'u riders on horseback. The parade begins at 9 a.m. near Royal Kona Resort at Walua Road, passing through town to the Kailua Pier and up Palani Road to Kuakini Hwy., ending near the West Hawaii Today building. A ho'olaulea will be held after the parade at Swing Zone near the Old Airport beginning at 10:30 a.m. Cultural workshops, exhibits, hula and live performances will be featured. 



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