King Kamehameha Celebration Commission
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Commissioner ListingRoyal Order of Kamehameha I: Elmer K. Ka`ai, Jr., Vice-Chairman
‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu: Alberta Sanders
Hale O Nā Ali‘i: Marilyn Leimomi Khan (pending Senate approval)
Mamākakaua, Daughters & Sons of Hawaiian Warriors: Donna-Lei Smythe (pending Senate approval)
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs: Maxeen Shea, Secretary
Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association: Monte McComber II (pending Senate approval)
Kapahulu Music Club: Vacant
Waimānalo Hawaiian Homestead Association: Kamakana Aquino (pending Senate approval)
Papakōlea Community Association: Vacant
Kaua‘i County: George Thronas, Jr., Chair
Maui County: Vacant
County of Hawai‘i: Jacqueline “Skylark” Rossetti
Arts Program Specialist: Lehua-Nani Kalima
Schedule of Events
Island of O`ahu
Application to Participate in O‘ahu's 96th King Kamehameha Floral Parade
Application to Participate in the King Kamehameha Ho‘olaule‘a As a Craft or Art Vendor
Notice of Regular Commission Meeting on January 07, 2012: Notice of Regular Commission Meeting on January 27, 2012:
The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission would like to thank all Lei-Draping, Parade and Ho`olaule`a participants and attendees for a successful weekend of festivities.
Special mahalo to the Honolulu Police and Fire Departments for all their kokua!
Mark your calendars for next year:
June 8, 2012 - Lei Draping Ceremony at the Statue of King Kamehameha fronting Ali`iolani Hale, 3:30pm
June 9, 2012 - 96th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral
Parade
`Iolani Palace to Kapi`olani Park, starting at 9am
June 9, 2012 - King Kamehameha Ho`olaule`a - Kapiolani Park, 10am - 4pm
Island of Hawai`i
Hilo: Lei Draping ceremony on Sunday June 10th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Statue, Hilo bayfront.
Kohala: Monday, June 11, 2012 - Lei Draping Ceremony at the King
Kamehameha Statue at 8:00am, Floral Parade at 9:00am and a Ho`olaule`a
at 10:00am
Kona: King Kamehameha Parade on Saturday June 16th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. on Ali`i Drive. Ho`olaule`a to follow from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Hotel Courtyard.
Waimea: On Sunday April 22nd, 2012, there will be a Pa`u demonstration at Anna's Ranch from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The public is welcomed to attend and learn about the many components of and fascinating history of Pa`u riding.
Island of Maui
Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Ho`olaule`a at Kamehameha `Iki Park at 9:00am, Parade at Front Street at 9:45am Press Release
Parade Entry Application: Word Document | PDF
Pau Application: Word Document | PDF
Vendor Application: Word Document | PDF
Island of Kaua`i
King Kamehameha Celebration parade will be held on Saturday June 16th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Ho`olaule`a to follow.
Parade Entry Application: Word Document | PDF
Vendor Application: PDF
More information on the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission -
Hawai'i Revised Statute 8-5:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrs2006/Vol01_Ch0001-0042F/HRS0008/HRS_0008-0005.HTM
Per HRS 8-5, “The commission is authorized to determine to whom and for which occasions permission is to be granted for the use of the statue of King Kamehameha I.”
For more information:
http://www.hawaiifilmoffice.com/film-permitting/film-permit-application
Reach us at:
King Kamehameha Celebration Commission
355 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone No.: (808) 586-0333
Email: kkcc@hawaii.gov


