King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a

Saturday, June 10: 
King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a.  Floats, horse-riding units and vehicles, all decorated with flowers, will procession their colorful way to Queen Kapiolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. This year’s theme is “Ka Puni `Ana o ka Haneli Makahiki – Celebrating 101 Years!” Parade grand marshals will represent the many families that have kept this annual event alive for all these years. Be sure to pick up your commemorative program at any of the Review Stands along the Parade route.  Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the historic Iolani Palace, 364 S. King St., in downtown Honolulu.  The Ho`olaule`a (really big party), with live entertainment, local food, and much more, begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m., at the Queen Kapiolani Park, at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki.   For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit http://ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha/.