With the theme “E ala e na kini o ka ‘aina — Arise all people of the land,” the 2023 Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa‘u Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, in Lahaina. Featuring elegant pa‘u riders and floats, the parade will start at 9:45 a.m.

LAHAINA — The 2023 Naā Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade and Ho’olaule’a is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, celebrating the Hawaii-wide theme “E ala e na kini o ka ‘aina — Arise all people of the land!”

Front Street will be closed to motorists on Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. from Mala Bridge at Lahaina Cannery Mall to Shaw Street.

Parking will not be allowed along Front Street. All cars will be towed at the driver’s expense; please plan accordingly.

Parking for the event will be available at the Outlets of Maui, Wharf Cinema Center (paid) and public parking lot at the corner of Luakini and Prison streets.

The parade is scheduled to start at 9:45 a.m. Parade commentary will be offered at the following locations: Papalaua Street, Kimo’s, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Lahaina Pizza Company and Wharf Cinema Center.

The ho’olaule’a starts at 9 a.m. at Keawaiki (Banyan Tree Park), featuring local food, Made in Maui artists, exhibits, free keiki activies and Hawaiian music and hula by Reiko Fukino, Kaniala Masoe, Huewa, Namaka Pauole & Freinds, Halau Keala Kahinano O Puna and Kuikawa.

“Last year’s event was the first out of COVID, and I could see how excited everyone was to be able to gather again. We had a great turnout — big crowd! We’re hoping to have everyone return to Lahaina and celebrate Kamehameha together once again,” shared Coordinator Daryl Fujiwara.

“Remember to dress accordingly, be generous with sunscreen and stay hydrated — Lahaina is hot. Come and see our pa’u riders bedecked with their beautiful lei. They work all year-round to present themselves”

This is a commemoration more than a celebration — this parade is to honor Kamehameha I and his lineage.

Event sponsors include the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Lahaina Restoration Foundation and the Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club.

For more information, visit facebook.com/nkcpph.