2008 State Wide Celebration Events

92nd Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade

Celebration Theme:
"Na Po`e O Ka Pākīpika"   "The People of the Pacific"

Island of O`ahu

Friday, June 6, 2008
Honolulu
3:30 P.M. -Music by the Royal Hawaiian Band Ali`iolani Hale: Honolulu Civic Center
Prelude to the statue decoration ceremonies.

4:00 P.M. - Statue Decoration Ceremonies Ali`iolani Hale:  Honolulu Civic Center
The statue of King Kamehameha I, in the City Civic Center is decorated with 13-foot floral tributes, which are created on site throughout the day by volunteers.  Music and Hula performances add to the colorful display; a photographer's delight.

Saturday, June 7, 2008
9:30 A.M. - 92nd Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
Colorful floral floats, glamorous Pa`u riders, outstanding marching bands traverse the streets of Honolulu beginning at King and Richards Streets, Punchbowl Street, onto Ala Moana Boulevard, merging into Kalakaua Avenue, ending at the Queen Kapiolani Park. Parade awards presentation to follow.

9:00 A.M. - Na Hana No`eau o Ka Pākīpika - Artistic Endeavors of the Pacific
Queen Kapi`olani Park.  Entertainment, food booths, arts, crafts demonstrations and displays of Polynesia.  Awards ceremony.

Island of Hawai`i

Kailua-Kona - To Be Announced

Island of Kaua`i

Saturday,  June 14, 2008
Lihue
10:00 A.M. - Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
Marching Units, decorated vehicles and glamorous Pa`u units commence at Antone Vidinha Stadium up Rice Street ending at the Historical County Building where the Ho`olaule`a will be held.

Island of Maui

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Lahaina
9:00 A.M. - Cultural Craft Fair
Event held at Banyan Tree Park.

10:00 A.M. - Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
Beginning at Kenui Street to Kamehameha Iki Park.  An awards presentation will follow.

Island of O`ahu

Friday, June 20, 2008

6:00 P.M. - 35th Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena
Hula groups from Oakland and Los Angeles California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Japan and Hawai`i. For ticket information e-mail niele2@aol.com.  Fee charged.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

1:00 P.M. - 35th Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition
Competition continues. Awards and special presentations will be made. Fee charged.

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with the various aspects of the celebration events in June 2008, which includes the parade, the mounted units, the lei draping ceremonies, Na Hana No`eau o Ka Pākīpika, and parking control. Contact the Commission office at 808 586-0333. Between the hours  of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. HST

For further information contact:
KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION
355 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone (808) 586-0333
FAX (808) 586-0335
e-Mail kkcc@hawaii.gov

FOR SPECIFIC HULA COMPETITION INFORMATION CONTACT:
STATE COUNCIL ON HAWAIIAN HERITAGE
P.O. BOX 25142
Honolulu, HI 96825
PHONE (808) 536-6540
e-mail niele2@aol.com

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