The annual Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade took place June 20, 2026, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, drawing large crowds and continuing with festivities at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The event celebrates Hawaiian culture and heritage in honor of King Kamehameha.
- The parade route ran along Kaʻahumanu Avenue from Mahalani Street to Kahului Beach Road on June 20, 2026.
- Post-parade entertainment at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center featured live music and hula performances from multiple award-winning artists and hālau.
- Old Lahaina Lūʻau took first place in the Decorated Vehicle/Float Division, reflecting ongoing visibility for Maui’s cultural tourism businesses.
- Parade organizers noted a strong turnout despite hot weather and competing beach conditions across the island.
- The holiday traces back to June 11, 1872, the first Kamehameha Day celebration proclaimed by King Kamehameha V.
Source: Maui Now
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