OHA is a proud sponsor of this event as thousands gather annually at the original King Kamehameha I statue in Kohala to honor the great chief that united the islands of Hawaiʻi. The full-day celebration begins with a lei-draping ceremony followed by a fresh floral parade from Hawi, including hula dancers, music and traditional pāʻū riders representing each island on horses adorned in flowers. The festive hoʻolauleʻa begins where the parade ends, at Kamehameha Park in Kapaʻau, where entertainment, food, educational displays and hands-on activities can be enjoyed. Fun for all – itʻs free and open to the public.