King Kamehameha Floral Parade 2026 (June 11)

The **King Kamehameha Floral Parade** is the largest parade in Hawaiʻi — held every June 11 to honor Kamehameha I, the king who unified the Hawaiian Islands. ## 2026 details - **Date:** Thursday, June 11, 2026 - **Start time:** 9:00 AM - **Route:** ʻIolani Palace → Punchbowl St → Ala Moana Blvd → Kalākaua Ave → Kapiʻolani Park - **Length:** ~2 hours - **Cost:** Free, no tickets ## Highlights ### Pāʻū riders The most iconic part of the parade. Hawaiian women ride horseback in flowing pāʻū skirts, each representing one of the major Hawaiian islands. Each princess's outfit is the color and flower of her island: - Hawaiʻi: red, ʻōhiʻa lehua - Maui: pink, lokelani - Oʻahu: yellow, ʻilima - Kauaʻi: purple, mokihana - Molokaʻi: green, kukui - Lānaʻi: orange, kaunaʻoa - Niʻihau: white, pūpū shell - Kahoʻolawe: gray, hinahina ### Floral floats Floats are massive, hand-decorated with thousands of fresh tropical flowers. Built by community organizations over weeks. ### Marching bands Every high school in Honolulu sends its marching band. Kamehameha Schools' band is a perennial favorite. ## Best spots to watch | Position | Why | |---|---| | ʻIolani Palace (start) | See the Royal Court line up | | Ala Moana Blvd | Wider sidewalks, less crowded | | Kalākaua Ave (Waikīkī) | Festive atmosphere, hotels behind you | | Kapiʻolani Park (finish) | Floats stay parked for photos | Arrive 30 min early for a curbside spot. Bring chairs, water, sunscreen. ## After the parade The Royal Hawaiian Band performs at Kapiʻolani Bandstand after the parade ends. Free, sit on the lawn. ## Related - [Kamehameha Day events →](/blog/kamehameha-day-2026) - [Things to do in Waikīkī →](/neighborhood/waikiki) - [Oʻahu events in June →](/island/oahu)