The Merrie Monarch Festival honors the legacy of King David Kalakaua's vision for perpetuation of Hawaiian traditions, language and arts through a week-long festival.

The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawaiʻi each spring, featuring Hawaiian culture and a premier hula competition. The Festival is a domestic non …

Apr 26, 2025 · 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.

Merrie Monarch Royal Parade 10:30 am, Saturday, April 26th through downtown Hilo One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at …

Mar 7, 2025 · We’re happy to announce the return of the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair April 23-26 2025, at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings in Hilo:

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The Merrie Monarch Festival celebrated 50 years of existence in 2013. That year, organizers paid homage to the Festival’s roots by bringing back some of the pageantry of the early years like …

The Merrie Monarch Festival is a non-profit organization that honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua, who inspired the perpetuation of our traditions, native language and arts.

The Merrie Monarch Festival is dedicated to the memory of King David La‘amea Kalākaua, known as the “Merrie Monarch” for his flamboyant and fun-loving ways.

Most activities during the festival week are free to the public; however, tickets are needed to attend the three-day hula competition. To order tickets for the Merrie Monarch Festival hula …