10/04/2025
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62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival 2025
April 23rd to April 26th
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2025 Merrie Monarch Festival Live
…Link Coming Soon
Watch the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition each night beginning at
6 pm on April 24th, 25th, & 26th, 2025
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
……Hawaii Standard Time
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2025 Festival Events
April 20-April 26, 2025
Hoʻolauleʻa (Celebration)
Sunday, April 20th - 9 am
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
Free admission to watch performances by our local hālau.
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Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily: Monday thru Friday
Grand Naniloa Hotel - 12 pm
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - 1 pm
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Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
Wed, April 23rd - Fri, April 25th
9 am - 5 pm
Saturday, April 26th
9 am - 4 pm
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
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Hōʻike Performances
Wednesday, April 23rd - 6 pm
Kanakaʻole Stadium
An exhibition night of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific.
The performances are free to the public
No tickets required.
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Miss Aloha Hula
Thursday, April 24th - 6 pm
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Individual competition for the title of Miss Aloha Hula with contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chant).
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Group Hula Kahiko
Friday, April 25th - 6 pm
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform ancient style dances.
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Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
Saturday, April 26th - 6 pm
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.
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Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
Saturday, April 26th - 10:30 am
Downtown Hilo
One of the festival’s most entertaining & fun events for the entire family.
The parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. (Kilauea Ave. — Keawe St. — Waiānuenue Ave. — Kamehameha Ave.).
Join us for the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade!
Here we go, Hilo! It’s that time of year again!
The 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade is a cherished tradition that celebrates the vibrant Hawaiian culture, the art of hula, and the rich heritage of Hilo town.
This iconic event brings our community together and shares the spirit of aloha with the world.
Notice To Motorists
Aloha Hilo community,
In support of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade, please be advised of the following road closures and traffic impacts scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. These measures are in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during this beloved community event.
❖ Road Closures
Kamehameha Avenue Closure
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Kamehameha Avenue from Pauahi Street to Suisan Bridge
Purpose: Designated staging area for floats, marching units, and parade participants
Downtown Hilo Parade Route Closures
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Affected Areas:
Bayfront Highway (both directions – traffic detoured through Hilo Bayfront Park)
Pauahi Street
Kīlauea Avenue (between Pauahi Street and Ponahawai Street)
Keawe Street
Waianuenue Avenue
Traffic control officers, barricades, cones, and electronic message boards will be in place throughout the area. Motorists are urged to follow posted signs and comply with all traffic direction.
❖ Parking Restrictions
Parking will be strictly prohibited along the entire parade route and adjacent streets during the closure periods. Please relocate all vehicles prior to the start of closures to avoid citations or towing. Mahalo for your kōkua.
❖ Alternate Routes
Drivers are strongly encouraged to use alternate roadways and plan ahead to avoid delays. Detour signage will be posted and officers will assist with rerouting.
❖ Public Transportation
Hele-On Bus routes will be temporarily rerouted from the Moʻoheau Bus Terminal. Riders should check with Hele-On for updated routes and temporary stops during the event.
❖ Contact Information
For more information, please contact the Merrie Monarch Festival Office at (808) 935-9168.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as our community comes together to celebrate one of Hilo’s most treasured traditions. Your support ensures a safe and joyful parade experience for all.
Mahalo nui loa,
Merrie Monarch Festival Parade Committee
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JUDGES
Maelia Carter
Sonny Ching
Pualani Kanahele
Noenoe Lewis
Etua Lopes
Tracie Lopes
Wallis Punua
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Hālau I Ka Wēkiu
NĀ KUMU HULA
Karl Veto Baker & Michael Casupang
Ka Pā Hula O Ka Lei Lehua
KUMU HULA
Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento
Hālau Nā Kamalei O Līlīlehua
KUMU HULA
Robert Uluwehionāpuaikawākiuokalani Cazimero
Hālau Keali’i O Nalani
KUMU HULA
Keali‘i Ceballos
KEOLALAULANI HĀLAU ‘ŌLAPA O LAKA
NĀ KUMU HULA
Keolalaulani Dalire & Regina Makaʻikaʻi Igarashi Pascua
Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea
KUMU HULA
Kapua Dalire-Moe
Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima
KUMU HULA
Mapuana de Silva
Hālau Hula ‘O Kahikilaulani
KUMU HULA
Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang
Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima
NĀ KUMU HULA
Vicky Hanakaʻulaniokamāmalu Holt Takamine & Jeff Kānekaiwilani Takamine
Academy of Hawaiian Arts
KUMU HULA
Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu
Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinā‘ala 🌺
KUMU HULA
Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin
Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela
NĀ KUMU HULA
Kunewa Mook & Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o
Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua
NĀ KUMU HULA
Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV & Lono Padilla
Hālau o ka Hanu Lehua
KUMU HULA
Carlson Kamaka Kukona III
Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi
NĀ KUMU HULA
Haunani & ‘Iliahi Paredes
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Ke Kai O Kahiki
KUMU HULA
La‘akea Perry
Kawai‘ulaokalā
KUMU HULA
Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski
Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka
KUMU HULA
Nāpua Silva
Hālau Hula O Kauhionāmauna
KUMU HULA
Theresa Kauhionāmauna Ramento Tehiva
Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine
KUMU HULA
Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval
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2025 Miss Aloha Hula PARTICIPANTS
Kilinoe Kimura
🌿Kumu Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento
Kahōkūliʻiliʻi Tanaka
🌿Kumu Kealiʻi Ceballos
Emalia Pomaialoha KeleihanupīkakeiāPāʻoaehulaleʻaikalaninuiākea Dalire
🌿Kumu Keolalaulani Dalire & Regina Mākaʻikaʻi Igarashi Pascua
Taylor Kahaukapu Serikawa
🌿Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe
Keʻalohilani Na Kealohamoa Narelle Lee Yuk Lan Kama-Hosea
🌿Kumu Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang
Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao 🌺
🌿Kumu Leināʻala Pavao Jardin
Chloe Makanaleiliʻiliʻi Rei Cummins
🌿Kumu Kunewa Mook & Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo
Marina Laʻakea Choi
🌿Kumu Robert Keano Kaʻupu IV & Lono Padilla
Lexi Mae Kamakanaokalani Pruse
🌿Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes
Makaʻala Kahikinaokalālani Victoria Perry
🌿Kumu Laʻakea Perry
Sierra Michelle Lulani Moniz
🌿Kumu Keliʻihoʻomalu Puchalski
Kasidee Nadine Kuʻuleialoha Teixeira
🌿Kumu Theresa Kauhionāmauna Ramento Tehiva
Tiare-Jennings Iwalani Kamaluoluokatuahine Rebecca Kaʻaumoana Vaughan-Darval
🌿Kumu Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval
Photo: April 8, 2024
Merrie Monarch Festival
