#Royal Parade

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.  

Saturday is the last day of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, with the Royal Parade in the morning and the last hula competition and crowning of the group champions in the evening.

Saturday’s main events include the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade, the final day of the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Hula ‘Auana Competition.

Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope will remain halted until April 20, Governor David Ige’s office announced Saturday.