Although North Kohala is a small community on Hawaiʻi Island, each year on Kamehameha Day (June 11) it puts forth a large grassroots effort to present a full day of celebration and tribute to King Kamehameha I. Visitors are welcomed to the North Kohala towns of Hawi and Kapa’au to take part in this unique local event. All events are free. A trip to this historic area on King Kamehameha Day is sure to be a highlight of a trip to the Islands. While in North Kohala, visitors can take in the natural beauty of ocean cliffs and ranchland, visit breathtaking Pololu Valley, and browse the area’s many shops, restaurants, and galleries. Bring a camera. Morning protocol begins at sunrise, royal procession, halau performances, receiving lei at 7:00 a.m. and draping at 8:00 a.m. More info: King Kamehameha Celebration Commission | State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (hawaii.gov)
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