Schedule:
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Through Downtown Hilo
One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. (Kilauea Ave. — Keawe St. — Waiānuenue Ave. — Kamehameha Ave.).