King Kamehameha StatueKing Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping
Friday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.

This state holiday honors Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1795.  The King Kamehameha statue fronting the Ali‘iolani Hale judiciary building in downtown Honolulu will be draped with fragrant lei in his honor, as scores of onlookers capture the moment with their cameras. The Royal Hawaiian Band gets things started at 11 a.m.

King Kamehameha Floral Parade
Saturday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.

A parade featuring colorful flower-covered floats, traditional Pa`u riders (costumed horse riders) and marching bands and units will be held from Fort DeRussy in Waikiki and end at `Iolani Palace in Downtown Honolulu.  Entertainment, food booths, cultural demonstrations, educational exhibits and awards ceremony to follow at the palace.

Waikiki Trolley RED, PINK & GREEN Lines will be affected.  Please call Trolley Dispatch for more info (808) 593-8750.

For locals, this is one of our favorite parades! The Hawaiian pa'u riders are unique to Hawaii and a crowd favorite. Don't forget to show yor appreciation for the ever popular "pooper scoopers" behind the horses, doing their "dootie" for all the parade marchers behind them! hehe
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