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Check out winners from the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade

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Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)

The results of the float and paʻū winners from the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade were announced by festival officials this morning.

The Royal Parade, which took place Saturday, drew thousands of spectators. The 2-mile route was a mobile showcase of high school bands, hālau, paniolo, princesses, creative floats and more. See full list of float and pa‘ū winners below.

Click here for a photo gallery of the parade.

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Float winners:

  • 1st Place – Ka ʻUmeke Kaʻeo
  • 2nd Place – ʻAha Pūnana Leo
  • 3rd Place – Hui Okinawa
  • 4th Place – Kalani Peʻa
  • 5th Place – Merahi Productions

Paʻū Winners

Pooper Scoopers:

  • 3rd place- Mau’i
  • 2nd place – Ni’ihau
  • 1st place – Kaua’i
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Outstanding Pā’u Units:

  • 3rd place – Moloka’i
  • 2nd place – Maui
  • 1st place – Kaho’olawe

Outstanding Pā’u Princess:

  • 3rd place – Kaho’olawe / Princess Lindsay Iyo
  • 2nd place – Kaua’i / Princess Kellyerin Clabaugh
  • 1st place – Ni’ihau / Princess Kehau Ke

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