The He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park in Hilo.

The festival, which is alcohol, drug and litter-free, celebrates the Queen’s birthday and pays tribute to the historical significance of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, will include music, hula, arts, crafts, food, demonstrations, children’s games, and cultural activities.

Darlene Ahuna, Taishoji Taiko, Just Us Band, The Brown Boys, and the Kalapana Awa Band will provide entertainment throughout the day.

Public parking will be available at the Kuawa Street Park parking lot.  KapohoKine Adventures will provide free shuttle services to the festival.  Lihiwai Street, from Banyan Drive to Isles, will be closed to vehicular traffic today through 6 pm on Saturday, September 10.

The Grand Naniloa Resort will also host events including Hawaiian music, hula, and immersive cultural displays from 1 pm to 9:30 pm and will