On December 22, 1871, King Kamehameha V proclaimed a national holiday to honor and celebrate his grandfather and the father of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Originally, the people of Hawai‘i wanted to mark the legacy of Lot Kapūaiwa (Kamehameha V) on his birthday, December 11. Being the humble chief that he was, he opted to honor his grandfather instead and pushed the holiday as far away from his (Lot’s) birthday as possible, hence the arbitrary date of June 11. Thus, June 11, 1872, was the very first Kamehameha Day holiday ever celebrated.
Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change. You can also download a PDF version: 2023 King Kamehameha Day Celebration Events.
| Date | Time | Island | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2023 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Molokaʻi | The King's Gala | Hiro's ʻOhana Grill at Hotel Molokaʻi, Kaunakakai |
| 6/3/2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Molokaʻi | King Kamehameha Celebration Pāʻū Parade | Kaunakakai Town - Ala Malama Avenue, Kaunakakai |
| 6/3/2023 | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Molokaʻi | King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa (Kaunakakai) | Ball Park, Kaunakakai |
| 6/9/2023 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Oʻahu | King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping | Honolulu - Aliʻiolani Hale |
| 6/10/2023 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Hawaiʻi Island | King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade (Kona) | Kona |
| 6/10/2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Hawaiʻi Island | King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa (Kona) | Huliheʻe Palace, Kona |
| 6/10/2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Kauaʻi | King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa (Līhuʻe) | Līhuʻe |
| 6/10/2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Molokaʻi | Kamehameha Paniolo Heritage Rodeo | Maunaloa Town |
| 6/11/2023 | 8:00 a.m. | Hawaiʻi Island | King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping | King Kamehameha Statue, Kohala. Morning protocol begins at sunrise, royal procession, halau performances, receiving lei at 7:00 a.m. |
| 6/11/2023 | 9:00 a.m. | Hawaiʻi Island | King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade | Kohala |
| 6/11/2023 | 11:00 a.m. | Hawaiʻi Island | 105th King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa (Kohala) | Kohala |
| 6/17/2023 | 9:45 a.m. | Maui | Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade | Lāhainā |
| 6/17/2023 | 9:00 a.m. | Maui | Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Hoʻolauleʻa | Lāhainā |
| Lānaʻi | no events scheduled | |||
| 06/10/2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m | Oʻahu | 106th King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade | Iolani Palace to Kapiʻolani Park |
In Kohala, Hawai`i, the bronze sculpture of Kamehameha has been painted in life-like colors for as long as anyone can remember. How will the community react when a stranger arrives to conserve the cherished public monument and restore it to its original gold leaf and bronze patina finish?
| Date | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2/13/2023 | KKCC_02-13-2023 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 1/10/2023 | KKCC 1-10-2023 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 12/13/2022 | KKCC 12-13-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 10/11/2022 | KKCC 10-11-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 9/13/2022 | KKCC 09-13-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 8/9/2022 | KKCC 08-09-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 7/12/2022 | KKCC 07-12-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 6/7/2022 | KKCC 06-07-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 4/12/2022 | KKCC 04-12-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 3/8/2022 | KKCC 03-08-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 2/8/2022 | KKCC 02-08-2022 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 1/11/2022 | KKCC 1.11.22 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 12/14/2021 | KKCC 12.14.21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 11/9/2021 | KKCC 11.9.21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 10/12/2021 | KKCC 10.12.21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 9/14/2021 | KKCC 09-14-21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 8/10/2021 | KKCC 08-10-21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 7/13/2021 | KKCC 07-13-21 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| 6/8/2021 | KKCC 06-08-2021 Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
Per HRS 8-5, “The commission is authorized to determine to whom and for which occasions permission is to be granted for the use of the statue of King Kamehameha I.” Hawai’i Revised Statute 8-5: Capitol.Hawaii.gov/HRScurrent/Vol01_Ch0001-0042F/HRS0008/HRS_0008-0005
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King Kamehameha Celebration Commission
355 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone: (808) 586-0333
Email: [email protected]
Support provided by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.
