Saturday, June 21, 2025
The Nā Kamehameha Day Parade on Maui is an annual celebration to honor the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii, the Kamehameha Linage. The parade features a vibrant display of Hawaiian culture, including floats adorned with flowers, hula dancers, traditional Hawaiian music, and the iconic Pāʻu Riders, who skillfully ride horses while wearing long, colorful skirts. The parade showcases the rich heritage and history of Maui. This event serves as a reminder of the Kamehameha legacy in unifying the Hawaiian Islands and promoting the cultural pride of the Hawaiian people.
9:45 am
Parade route: Down Kaʻahumanu Ave.
Starts at H.P. Baldwin High School
Ends at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
9:45 am
Parade route: Down Kaʻahumanu Ave.
Starts at H.P. Baldwin High School
Ends at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Commentary stations along Ka‘ahumanu Ave. will be posted at the intersections of Mahalani St., Papa Ave. S. Wakea St. and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
Motorists are advised that Ka’ahumanu Avenue will be closed between Lunalilo Street and Kane Street/Kahului Beach Road on from 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 21.
CLOSED
Parade Entries
The parade route will start from Maui Lani Parkway to Waiehu Beach Road along Ka‘ahumanu Avenue. Further details regarding parade staging will be provided once your application is approved.
Parade entry Google form along with rules, judging criteria, and more -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLbqwBoqz7u1giNPpTEIw6lJwZAlx-ocBAlbpPD_kFlcdqlQ/viewform
Parade entry:
Parade entry Google form along with rules, judging criteria, and more -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLbqwBoqz7u1giNPpTEIw6lJwZAlx-ocBAlbpPD_kFlcdqlQ/viewform
Parade entry:
- FLOAT - Any decorated, self-propelled vehicle, or a trailer, pulled by another vehicle which when decorated, no longer resembles said vehicle. Maximum Height Allowed: 20 feet from street level to highest point.
- DECORATED VEHICLE - Any vehicle (car, truck, golf cart, etc.) which still resembles said vehicle after decorations have been added. Maximum Height Allowed: 20 feet from street level to highest point.
- MARCHING UNITS - Precision drill teams, flag units, cheering squads, marching bands, military marching units, etc., whose movements or routines are in cadence or unison.
- WALKING UNITS - A group or organization whose members walk the route and does not qualify under the aforementioned category.
- Commercial: Incorporated establishments in business for profit. Participants of this type have an entry fee of $50.00.
- Non-Commercial: Non-profit organizations, schools, and community groups. Participants of this type have no entry fee.
