Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
The Royal Parade drew thousands to see high school bands, hālaus, paniolos, princesses, organizations and more walk the 2-mile route from Kamehameha Avenue all the way around downtown Hilo to celebrate the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
The parade started at 10:30 a.m. and lasted until about 1 p.m., with traffic backed-up on all major streets in Downtown Hilo.
Kona resident Carol Kala said she drove from the other side of the Big Island to participate. She helped build a float for the Kamehameha Schools’ soccer team.
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“It’s amazing because everyone comes together to share our culture,” she said.
The slideshow of the parade photos is by Megan Moseley for Big Island Now.
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
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Megan Moseley Megan Moseley is a full-time journalist for Pacific Media Group. Her experience ranges from long and short-form reporting to print, digital, radio and television news coverage. In Hawaiʻi, she's worked for local media outlets and has covered a wide range of topics including local and state politics, environmental affairs, Native Hawaiian issues, travel, tourism and education. She covers the West for Restaurant Hospitality.
She's a 2010 graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Magazine Journalism and specializations in Geology and History. She's currently working on her master's degree from New York University and Ohio University and is focused on conflict resolution and peace practices in indigenous cultures in the Pacific.
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