Saturday, June 10: 
King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a.  Floats, horse-riding units and vehicles, all decorated with flowers, will procession their colorful way to Queen Kapiolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. This year’s theme is “Ka Puni `Ana o ka Haneli Makahiki – Celebrating 101 Years!” Parade grand marshals will represent the many families that have kept this annual event alive for all these years. Be sure to pick up your commemorative program at any of the Review Stands along the Parade route.  Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the historic Iolani Palace, 364 S. King St., in downtown Honolulu.  The Ho`olaule`a (really big party), with live entertainment, local food, and much more, begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m., at the Queen Kapiolani Park, at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki.   For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit http://ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha/.

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a, Kailua-Kona.  Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal pa`u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa`u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, and more. The parade begins at Walua Road and Ali`i Drive at 9 a.m., and travels through Kailua Village to Palani Road past the pier, ending at noon.  The Ho`olaule`a includes a free concert at 11:45 a.m., featuring top Hawaiian recording artists, craft vendors, plus practitioner demonstrations including poi pounding and tapa cloth making. Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 322-9944 or visit http://www.konaparade.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival. Concert with the 50 members of this impressive Maui group performing some of their favorite pieces and premiering new works written by its members. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Saturday, June 10: 
The King’s Parade & Celebration.  The theme for this year’s celebration and parade is Ho`okahi ka `ilau (Wield the Paddles Together), in honor of Kaua`i’s ocean voyagers. Fabulous Floral parade starts at 9 a.m., beginning at the Vidinha Stadium heading up onto Rice Street and ending at the Historic County Building.  See Pa`u Island Horse Units, Floats, Walking & Riding Units and much more.  At the end of the Parade the Ho`olaule`a will begin with lots of Hawaiian entertainment.  Enjoy food booths, crafts, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, while enjoying the hula and music. Historic County Building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 635-7205

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Festival, North Kohala.   Lei draping ceremony begins at 8 a.m. at Kamehameha’s statue on Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa`au, followed by hula, live music and an explanation of the history of the beloved chief. Enjoy the Pa`u flower and horse parade along Akonai Pule Hwy., ending at Kamehameha Park, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a day of food, arts and crafts, hula, and music at Kamehameha Park, Kapa`au.. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org/.