Saturday, April 11:
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade. One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. and winds through downtown Hilo (Kilauea Ave. – Keawe St. – Waianuenue Ave. – Kamehameha Ave.). Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. For information call (808) 935-9168 or visit www.merriemonarch.com.