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King Kamehameha I was honored with a lei draping ceremony in Hilo. The official state holiday to celebrate King Kamehameha I is on June 11th with events scheduled.

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The 2012 Kamehameha Festival at Moku Ola (aka Coconut Island) in Hilo presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa (Hilo Chapter) Saturday (June 9).

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Celebrations honor King Kamehameha I in Hilo and Kohala Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Kona celebrates Kamehameha with a parade and hoolaulea next weekend on June 16.

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MEDIA RELEASE While you and your family are enjoying your tropical vacation here in Hawaii, there is a very good chance that you will see, or even meet, an actual descendant of King Kamehameha the Great. Two centuries after he boldly united the Hawaiian Islands, according to recorded history his descendants have become quite numerous, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Be sure to include Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert and Village Stroll on Sunday, June 14 in the list of activities planned for the Kamehameha Day weekend. During Kokua Kailua Alii Drive is conveniently converted into a pedestrian walkway from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Enjoy a late lunch or early dinner at […]

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The Royal Order of Kamehameha presented hookupu and honors King Kamehameha the Great. A panoramic view of the gathering.

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The 13th annual Ka ‘Ahulei O Kamehameha in Hilo Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

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MEDIA RELEASE All public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11 to observe the 2009 King Kamehameha I Day Holiday. Visit the HSPLS website at www.librarieshawaii.org for public service hours or call your local library.

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