Na Kamehameha Pa‘u Parade returns to Lahaina June 18

The 2022 Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa‘u Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a, known for its decorated riders on horseback celebrating the islands’ first monarch, will return to Lahaina town on June 18.

This year’s theme is “E Ola Ka Mo‘i Kamehameha — Long Live King Kamehameha” — Celebrating 150 years.

“We want to welcome everyone back safely to Lahaina for this event,” Daryl Fujiwara, the event coordinator, said in a news release Monday. “Sacred Hearts is celebrating 160 years and one of our partners, Lahaina Restoration Foundation is celebrating 50 years and the holiday itself honoring King Kamehameha is celebrating 150 years — lots to celebrate.”

The parade along Front Street will start at 9:45 a.m. from Kenui Street to Shaw Street. Front Street will be closed to traffic starting at 8:30 a.m. from Kenui Street to Shaw Street.

This year’s 2022 Pa‘u Court will include:

● Pa‘u Grand Marshal Glenn Berce.

● Pa‘u Queen Linda Uradomo-Berce.

● Hawai‘i Island Princess Vanessa Ku‘ulei Kalanikau and Kalani Kapu ‘ohana.

● Kaua‘i Princess Leila Larson.

● Moloka‘i Princess Melani M. Pali-Kaneakua.

● Maui Princess Christy Kajiwara Gusman.

● Ni‘ihau Princess Tia Perdido Ampong.

● O‘ahu Princess Daphne Emmalani Lukela.

● Kaho‘olawe Princess Rachel ‘Uweki‘olani-Decoite ‘ohana.

The ho‘olaule‘a under the Lahaina Banyan Tree is free and open to the public with exhibits, free keiki activities, a parade and pa‘u awards presentation, food booths, crafters, music and hula. Festivities are scheduled to last until 5:30 p.m.

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