Because I was unwell, my intrepid spouse B went down to the Kamehameha Day Parade on Saturday morning. He took some photos for me to share with you.
A float representing King Kamehameha the First and his attendants. Kamehameha Day commemorates June 11, 1810 as the date that King Kamehameha united all of Hawai’i under his rule.
Like most parades, there were marching bands.
This band was lucky enough to get to wear shorts!
There is a large military presence on O’ahu, so there were several units marching in the parade.
One of the elements for which the Kamehameha parade is known is the pu’a riders. Each island is represented by a princess with attendants. The colors and leis represent the different islands.
After each mounted unit, there is a clean-up team to keep the street tidy!
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Wow! What spectacular colors! I hope you are feeling better and better.
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Thanks, JoAnne! I am doing much better. Unfortunately, B had to head back East today, but I will be here for almost three more weeks – fingers crossed for decent health.
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Fingers crossed and a little prayer sent for your decent health 🙂
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Wow what great pictures. I am hoping to get to Hawaii someday.
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I hope that you do have a chance to visit someday. Hawai’i is absolutely stunning! Although I am spending all of my time in Honolulu this trip because we are visiting my daughter, I would suggest also going to other islands. I love Kauai and the Big Island.
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We have been looking at Maui. It’s on my bucket list!
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Of course, Maui has Haleakala. There are stunning places all over the islands.
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