Lahaina 2nd Friday Kicks off Kamehameha Celebration With Kalani Pe‘a
The Lahaina 2nd Friday town party this month celebrates the Kamehameha lineage with a soft opening of Nā Kamehameha Hoʻolauleʻa.
The Town Party takes place on Friday, June 14, 2019 on Front Street in Lahaina from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
The event will feature live entertainment, art exhibitions, food and beverages, and many restaurant and shop discounts.
The celebration of Kamehameha continues through Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 with Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a.
The Pā‘ū Parade will be on Saturday, June 15 and begins at 9:45 a.m.
On both days, the Ho‘olaule‘a opens at 9 a.m. under the Banyan Tree and continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature hula, Hawaiian music, food, keiki activities, exhibits and Maui made crafters and artisans.
On the main stage at Campbell Park, the Maui Jam Band will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by Grammy award winning artist Kalani Peʻa from 6:40 to 8:15 p.m.
Friday night is also art night in Lahaina. From 6 to 9 p.m., attendees can pick up their free art map compliments of the Lahaina Visitor Center at Campbell Park and tour world-renowned art galleries.
The popular candle-lit tour of the Baldwin Home Museum will also be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The museum is located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets. The $7 fee includes admission to the Wo Hing Museum at 858 Front Street. Children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult are free.
For more information and a schedule of upcoming events, please contact Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.