The Merrie Monarch Festival is dedicated to the memory of King David Laamea Kalakaua, known as the “Merrie Monarch” for his flamboyant and fun-loving ways. Kalakaua was elected king of the Hawaiian Nation in 1874, and reigned until his passing in 1891. He was a patron of the arts, especially music and dance.
Every year the Merrie Monarch Festival continues what the king started, by hosting a week-long festival of music, crafts, art, demonstrations and a hula competition. During festival week, the grandeur, pride, and spirit of the Silver Jubilee is alive in Hilo, Hawaii.
Tickets: To order tickets for the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition please complete and mail in the ticket request form found on the website: https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Requests postmarked on December 1, 2022 and later will be accepted. Requests postmarked prior to December 1st will NOT be accepted, and will be returned to sender.
Included in this festival is the Merrie Monarch Royal Parade that starts on Pauahi St in Hilo, Hoike Night and Craft Fair.
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