#Parade of Nations
Hawaiʻi Island chosen to host prestigious international Indigenous conference in 2028
“To host such a distinguished event is a great honor for our people,” said Chadd Paishon, a spokesperson for the 2028 conference. “It allows us to showcase our moana and share our aloha.”
Ironman’s Parade of Nations in Kona showcases athletes participating from 85 countries
Athletes from 85 countries, regions and territories showcased their national pride at the Parade of Nations down Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Now poll No. 32: What was your favorite part of the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship on the Big Island?
After a week of events leading up to race day, a champion has been crowned for the first ever VinFast Ironman World Championship triathlon completely dedicated to some of the best women athletes from around the world. What was your favorite part of this year’s festivities?
Festive Kona begins countdown for first women’s-only VinFast Ironman World Championship
The race will take place Saturday where triathletes with swim, bike and run for a grueling 140.6 miles from Kailua Bay in downtown Kona to the top of Hawai‘i Island in Hawī and finish where they started.
Ironman’s Parade of Nations on Tuesday to feature participants from more than 70 countries
The 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship’s Parade of Nations, featuring female athletes from all over the world, will start Tuesday at 5 p.m. on Ali’i Drive in Kona.
Gallery: Ironman’s Parade of Nations in Kona celebrates 5,000 triathletes from 90 countries
The VinFast Ironman World Championship’s Parade of Nations was held Monday afternoon in Kailua-Kona to celebrate approximately 5,000 triathletes who qualified for the elite race from about 90 countries.
Parade of Nations Marches Through Kona
There are few settings in the world where every ten feet you move, you’re likely to hear a new language.
