King Kamehameha Day
Celebrating the King Kamehameha Day
King Kamehameha was prophesied to unite the Hawaiian Islands from the night of his birth. A comet streaked across the sky fulfilling an ancient prophesy that the child born under this phenomenon would one day rise up as ruler. King Kamehameha the Great demonstrated strength and intelligence as he created a unified island kingdom from what was once warring tribes. For this, we honor him.
April 20, 2020 – Due to the continuing threat and uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission announces the cancellation of all King Kamehameha Celebration events statewide, namely lei draping ceremonies, parades and ho`olaule`a’s, on and around the June 11th holiday.
“The decision to cancel these major, statewide events was made with the health and safety of our island communities and kūpuna in mind. While we are hopeful that the worst of the COVID-19 health crisis will be behind us by June, we feel the prudent response at this time is to cancel our events so that all involved in our respective King Kamehameha Celebration festivities across the state can focus on matters important to health, welfare and economy. We look forward to commemorating and celebrating Kamehameha Pai‘ea in 2021,” said Kainoa Daines, Chair of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. He added, “The Commission will prepare for next year’s festivities and the 150th anniversary of the Kamehameha Day Holiday in 2022.”
Festivities on Oʻahu
Festivities on the Island of Hawaiʻi
Celebration Sponsors
Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program
Specials
- Grab your favorite plate lunch at any Rainbow Drive-in locations! Don't forget to add a slush float!
- Private powerboat charters available in Kona, 2 locations. Take a private pleasure cruise, a whale-watch outing or a snorkel trip. $540/hr, 2hr min.
- Island-Hopping with Air & Room, from $849 for 6 nights, see the Big Island and Oahu!
- 6-night Big Island & Kauai island-hopping adventure, starting from $909
- Big Island, Kauai & Maui 6-night multi-island adventure, from $1,029
Hot Clicks
- From $89 - Waikiki Sunset Sail with Hawaii Nautical
- From $1,199 - Oahu, Kauai, Maui & Big Island 8-Nts. w/Air
- Stop by Rainbow Drive-in for Hawaii’s comfort food, the plate lunch.
- Book Your Honeymoon Cruise!
- $939 & up - 6-Nt. Maui & Kauai Island-Hopping Trip w/Air
- From $1,099 - Oahu, Kona & Hilo 6-Nt Island-Hop Adventure
- Visitor tip: Try Matsumoto's Shave Ice with ice cream!
- From $589 - Oahu 6-Nt. Romantic Holiday w/Air & Hotels
- From $779 - 6-Nt. Big Island & Maui Package w/Air & Hotels
- Stop by Rainbow Drive-in for Hawaii’s comfort food, the plate lunch.