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Aloha Festivals holds annual Floral Parade in Waikiki

The Aloha Festivals’ 78th annual Floral Parade went down Kalakaua Avenue on Saturday.

By Craig T. Kojima

Sept. 28, 2024 • Updated 8:05 p.m.

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Princess of Hawaii Tasha Kahele rides in the parade.
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The Royal Court included Kamalii Wahine, Fay Pualehuaokaipoleimanu Nu’uhiwa, Kamali’i Kane, left, Prince Taitea Kekaiola Sunaoka Temanaha, Mo’i Wahine, Lorna Mele Hau’oli Kaowili Kometani, and Mo’i Kane Edward Kupau Kunipo.
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The Royal Hawaiian Band performs on Saturday.
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Hawaiian Airlines' Team Kokua during the parade.
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Makanani Sala and husband, Aaron, were co-emcees in front of the Moana Surfrider Hotel.
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Parade watchers on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Iris Fukunaga and her granddaughter, Kamryn, watch the parade.
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Princess of Kauai Denise Alvarado-Lawrence rides in the parade.
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Parade watchers in front of the Moana Surfrider Hotel.
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The Royal Court included Kamali’i Kane, Prince Taitea Kekaiola Sunaoka Temanaha, fourth from left, Kamalii Wahine, Fay Pualehuaokaipoleimanu Nu’uhiwa, Mo’i Wahine, Lorna Mele Hau’oli Kaowili Kometani, and Mo’i Kane Edward Kupau Kunipo.
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HPD motorcycle units ride down Kalakaua Avenue.
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Kamehameha's marching band performs on Saturday.
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Kamehameha’s marching band performs on Saturday.
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Bandmaster Clarke Bright leads the Royal Hawaiian Band down Kalakaua Avenue
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A float carries the Royal Court.
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Marchers from Kamehameha Schools make their way through the parade route.
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In honor of the late Likeke Ibale, a horse walks the parade route with an empty saddle.
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Debbie Nakanelua with the Hawaiian Airlines float.
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Pa’u Queen Leialoha Lim Amina rides in the parade.
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Hãlau Hula Nã Puakea o Ko'olaupoko performs on Saturday.
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City & County managing director Michael Formby waves during the parade.
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Aloha Festivals board member Sam Shenkus in the parade.
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Cosplayers of Hawaii had a Ghostbusters theme.
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A pa’u rider meets with parade watchers.
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Miss Chinatown Hawaii Queen Sarah Liu waves on Saturday.
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Hawaiian Airlines' float on Saturday.
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Parade watchers on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Miss Aloha Hula 2024 Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes rides in the parade.
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Hawaiian Airlines' Team Kokua during the parade.
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Princess of Hawaii Tasha Kahele rides in the parade.
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Gov. Josh Green, and daughter, Maia, in the parade.
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Cosplayers of Hawaii had a marcher ride on a motorized rug.
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Cosplayers of Hawaii had a Ghostbusters theme.
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