The He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival will be held on Saturday, September 9, from 10 am to 3 pm in Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park.

The festival, which 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.  In addition, hundreds of dancers will perform a mass hula as floral blossoms are dropped from a helicopter.

The Grand Naniloa Resort will also host events starting with a Pop-Up Mākeke at 10 am.  Live entertainment will start at 12 pm and continue into the evening, featuring Hawaiian music, hula. Other activities will consist of immersive cultural displays, including hula implements and lei hulu.

The County of Hawaiʻi invites the public to attend this alcohol-, drug- and litter-free event coordinated in collaboration with private enterprises, community organizations, and numerous government agencies.

For more information call the Department of Parks & Recreation’s Culture & Education Division at (808) 961-8706.

Photo credit: Office of Mayor Mitch Roth