01Feb 2023 by admin
Parade Applications Online

Parade Applications Online

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If you would like to participate in the 2023 King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade, applications are available for download on this website. Categories include floats, marching bands, walking units, equestrian units and more. Click here for applications.
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09Feb 2019 by admin
Parade Route

Parade Route

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This year, the parade will travel north to south through Historic Kailua Village. The parade begins near Old Airport on Kuakini Hwy, traveling down Palani to the pier, then south on Ali‘i Drive through the village all the way to Walua Road by Royal Kona Resort.
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08Feb 2019 by admin
Call For Entries

Call For Entries

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Preparations are underway for the annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade, to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 on Alii Drive in Historic Kailua Village. Entry registration is open to groups and individuals who want to be in the parade, including marching bands, floats, vehicles, hula halau and equestrian units. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are also sought. All equestrian participants must have basic horsemanship skills. All entries are subject to the approval of the parade committee. For entry guidelines or to download a registration application, visit www.konaparade.org. For further information, contact Barbara Nobriga at 322-9944.
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03Jun 2017 by admin
Headliners for 2017 Ho‘olaule‘a

Headliners for 2017 Ho‘olaule‘a

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Headliners for 2017 Ho‘olaule‘a at Hulihe‘e Palace: Singer-songwriter, Ali‘i Keanaaina, as well as the musical trio, Hoku Pa'a, featuring Tani U'ilani Waipa Kaneao. [caption id="attachment_1050" align="alignleft" width="600"] Singer-songwriter, Ali‘i Keanaaina will perform at the Ho‘olaule‘a after the parade.[/caption]
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13May 2017 by admin
2019 Parade Applications Being Accepted

2019 Parade Applications Being Accepted

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If you would like to participate in the upcoming King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2019, there is still time to submit an application. Categories include marching units, decorated floats, equestrian units, marching bands, hula halau and more. Download your application at KonaParade.org
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12May 2017 by admin
2017 Pa‘u Workshop at Kona Historical Society

2017 Pa‘u Workshop at Kona Historical Society

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Visitors are welcome to learn about the pa‘u equestrian tradition at the upcoming P‘au Workshop on Saturday, May 13 at Kona Historical Society. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the event is tailored to participants of the upcoming King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Historic Kailua Village on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Kumu (teachers) of the pa‘u tradition will be on hand to demonstrate methods of wrapping the pa‘u skirt utilizing a single piece of fabric fastened at the waist with kukui nuts. Lei-making classes will also be held, along with equestrian protocol on horseback.   [caption id="attachment_772" align="alignleft" width="640"] Senoe Sakata practices wrapping of the pa‘u[/caption]
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03Jun 2016 by admin
Moana Kuma Named 2016 Pa‘u Queen

Moana Kuma Named 2016 Pa‘u Queen

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Raised on the slopes of Hualalai, Moana Kuma will reign as queen of the 2016 King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, June 11.  In her unit, Moana honors her entire extended ohana, friends, and past parade queens who illustrate Kona’s beautiful past, present, and future. As queen, she will pay tribute to her beloved Kona and its people. Moana has been a part of the Kamehameha Day Parade festivities for the last three decades as a pa’u rider, narrator, and planning committee member.  She gives her sincere mahalo and aloha to her ohana and friends who have walked this journey with her.
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08May 2016 by admin

2016 King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade

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Featuring 120 riders on horseback, this year's floral parade begins at 9 a.m. in Historic Kailua Village. Beautiful p‘au equestrian units will represent the eight Hawaiian Islands, led by this year's pa‘u queen, Moana Kumu. The parade travels down Ali‘i Drive from Royal Kona Resort past Hulihe‘e Palace and Kailua Pier, up Palani Road to Kuakini Highway. Come one, come all!   [caption id="attachment_863" align="alignleft" width="640"] Anna Akaka, 2014 Pa‘u Queen[/caption]
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08May 2016 by admin

Sistah Robi Kahakalau to Perform at 2016 Ho‘olaule‘a

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Her first solo recording, Sistah Robi, was released in 1995. Some of the featured artists are Roland Cazimero, Ernie Cruz Jr., Troy Fernandez, Bryan Kessler, Sean Na'auao, Jeff Rasmussen, and Fiji. Oh, and Bu La'ia too. Her second album, Keiki O Ka 'Aina, was released in 1997. This album reveals Robi's love for the children, the land, and life itself. Featured again are Michael Grand, Fiji, Sean Na'auao, and Dave Tucciarone. Also included are the The Ka'au Crater Boys, The Makaha Sons, Cyril Pahinui, BB Shawn (Ishimoto), and chant by Kekuhi Kanahele. All I Want, was released in 2000. Her third CD features some of her favorite songs and many of her favorite musicians. Ranging from Hawaiian, to reggae, blues, jazz and R&B, with lyrics in English, Hawaiian, Tahitian and French. Among guest artists are The Makaha Sons, Kapena, Lehua Kalima of Na Leo Pilimihana, Sakiusa Bulicokocoko, Ernie Cruz Jr., Eric…
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