Merrie Monarch Festival: Saturday, April 27, 2019, Royal Parade, Group ʻAuana
This is the last day of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s week-long schedule of cultural events and activities.
Check back for video and photo updates as events unfold.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters and entertainment.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
Grand Naniloa Events 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marketplace at Grand Naniloa
Midnight to 4 a.m., Official Merrie Monarch After Party
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27
Downtown Hilo
One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. (Kilauea Ave. — Keawe St. — Waiānuenue Ave. — Kamehameha Ave.).
Entertainment at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Noon, Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna, Haunani Medeiros
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
Group Hula ʻAuana
6 p.m., Saturday, April 27
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
