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Lei draping ceremony kicks off King Kamehameha Day celebration

The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.

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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi attends the lei ceremony.
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Gov. Josh Green, right, with first lady Jaime Kanani Ushiroda Green, son Sam, and daughter, Maia.
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Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, left, with council members Calvin Say, and Matt Weyer.
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Tati Fox chantss during the lei draping ceremony.
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Men of Pauoa and Papakolea drape lei onto the statue.
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Hale O Na Alii O Hawaii members march with lei.
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‘Ahahui Ka’ahumanu members play music durng their presentation.
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Bandmaster Clarke Bright conducts the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Royal Order of Kamehameha members wait for their turn to present lei.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea carry long lengths of plumeria during the ceremony.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea hoist long lengths of plumeria onto shoulders and arms of the King Kamehameha statue.
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The men of Pauoa and Papakolea carry long lengths of plumeria during the ceremony.
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Halau Mohala ‘Ilima performs during the ceremony.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.
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The annual lei draping ceremony kicked off the King Kamehameha Day celebration Friday in downtown Honolulu.