MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL

To honor David Kalakaua, the beloved king who revived Hawaiian culture and the last of Hawaii, a festival, called the Merrie Monarch Festival, is held each year just after Easter. The program includes a large parade and a hula dance contest with participants from all the Pacific Islands. The event is a real parade of talents, colors and surprises, not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be there at that time. 60th edition in 2023.