Schedule and Location of Events
Saturday, June 11, 2022
All events of the North Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration take place in and near the towns of Hawi and Kapa'au on the northern tip of the Big Island of Hawai'i.
8:00 AM: Statue Ceremonies and Lei Draping
The original statue of Kamehameha I stands above Akoni Pule Highway on the lawn of the Kohala Senior Civic Center in Kapa'au. Akoni Pule Hwy directly in front of the statue.
The statue can be viewed year-round. On the morning of June 11th, the statue is draped with lei, and the flowers remain in place as long as they are fresh.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Floral Parade
The floral parade starts at the intersection of Honomaka'u Road and Akoni Pule Hwy promptly at 9:00 am and proceeds down Akoni Pule Highway to Kapa'au, first past the statue of Kamehameha I, round the Kohala Hospital loop and then returns into Kamehameha Park.
Akoni Pule Highway will be CLOSED between Honomaka'u Road and Akoni Pule Hwy intersection and Kohala Hospital Road in Kapa'au from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM **CANCELLED. WILL RESUME IN 2023** Ho'olaule'a
The ho'olaule'a takes place in Kamehameha Park in Kapa'au. Live music, hula performance, food and craft booth. Turn makai from Akoni Pule Highway at the park sign. This is a ZERO waste event. Water stations will be available. Please be your reusable water bottle.
8:00 AM: Statue Ceremonies and Lei Draping
The original statue of Kamehameha I stands above Akoni Pule Highway on the lawn of the Kohala Senior Civic Center in Kapa'au. Akoni Pule Hwy directly in front of the statue.
The statue can be viewed year-round. On the morning of June 11th, the statue is draped with lei, and the flowers remain in place as long as they are fresh.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Floral Parade
The floral parade starts at the intersection of Honomaka'u Road and Akoni Pule Hwy promptly at 9:00 am and proceeds down Akoni Pule Highway to Kapa'au, first past the statue of Kamehameha I, round the Kohala Hospital loop and then returns into Kamehameha Park.
Akoni Pule Highway will be CLOSED between Honomaka'u Road and Akoni Pule Hwy intersection and Kohala Hospital Road in Kapa'au from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM **CANCELLED. WILL RESUME IN 2023** Ho'olaule'a
The ho'olaule'a takes place in Kamehameha Park in Kapa'au. Live music, hula performance, food and craft booth. Turn makai from Akoni Pule Highway at the park sign. This is a ZERO waste event. Water stations will be available. Please be your reusable water bottle.
Seeing it all
For best viewing, arrive by 7:00 a.m. and leave your car in Kamehameha Park, site of the afternoon festivities. From the park, it's a short walk to parade viewing and ceremonies at the King's statue in front of the civic center.
Driving directions
Getting there from Kona
Drive north on Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy (19) to Kawaihae Road intersection. Turn left after 1 mile, veer right onto Hwy 270 (Akoni Pule Highway) for the 20-mile coast drive to Hawi and Kapa'au.
Getting there from Hilo
Drive north on the Mamalahoa Hwy (19) through Waimea. Veer right onto the Kohala Mountain Road (250) for the 20-mile mountain drive to Hawi or Kapa'au.
Kamehameha Day in North Kohala: All-day festivities, all events free, always on June 11th.
Funding provided by Hawai'i Tourism Authority through Community Enrichment Program.
Drive north on Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy (19) to Kawaihae Road intersection. Turn left after 1 mile, veer right onto Hwy 270 (Akoni Pule Highway) for the 20-mile coast drive to Hawi and Kapa'au.
Getting there from Hilo
Drive north on the Mamalahoa Hwy (19) through Waimea. Veer right onto the Kohala Mountain Road (250) for the 20-mile mountain drive to Hawi or Kapa'au.
Kamehameha Day in North Kohala: All-day festivities, all events free, always on June 11th.
Funding provided by Hawai'i Tourism Authority through Community Enrichment Program.
