2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Hōʻolauleʻa announces entertainment line-up
Kaniala Masoe – won the Island Idol competition in 2018 and a local favorite- Antonio Robles – 2024 Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiekie Falsetto Contest Champion
- Mark Yamanaka – Multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artist from Hawai‘i Island
- Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi – Under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes
- Hālau Keala Kahinano O Puna with Kumu Joy Salvador
The entertainment lineup for Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa has been released. The Hōʻolauleʻa takes place at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center following the Pāʻū Parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
This year’s celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. with the Pāʻū Parade down Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, starting at H.P. Baldwin High School and ends at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The parade will showcase the beauty of pāʻū riders representing each Hawaiian island, cultural floats, community organizations, and businesses. Parade commentary stations will be located at Mahalani Street, Papa Avenue, Wākea Avenue, and two locations at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
Immediately following the parade, the festivities continue at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center with the Hōʻolauleʻa — a free, family-friendly celebration featuring mele, hula, and cultural demonstrations until 5 p.m.
Entertainment Line-up Highlights:
- Kaniala Masoe – won the Island Idol competition in 2018 and a local favorite
- Antonio Robles – 2024 Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiekie Falsetto Contest Champion
- Mark Yamanaka – Multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artist from Hawai‘i Island
- Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi – Under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula ‘Iliahi and Haunani Paredes
- Hālau Keala Kahinano O Puna – With Kumu Joy Salvador, closing the day with hula
At 1:45 p.m., the Pāʻū and Parade Awards Ceremony will take place on stage — a chance to cheer on the hardworking riders and units that bring this historic tradition to life.
The event is filled with aloha, honoring ali‘i, and celebrating the enduring culture and spirit of Hawaiʻi. The 2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Hōʻolauleʻa is free and open to the public.
Road Closure Notice:
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025
WHERE: Pāʻū Parade on Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, from Lunaliho St. to Kahului Beach Road.
TIME: Closure 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Parade begins at 9:45 a.m., Hōʻolauleʻa to follow until 5 p.m.
For more information, visit festivalsofaloha.org.
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