April 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival, held in Hilo Hawaii, is now in its 62nd year. 🌺
#Hawaii
#Hilo
#MerrieMonarch
#Hawaii
#Hilo
#MerrieMonarch
It is #Merrie_Monarch week in Hilo!
The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is an organization that honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua, who inspired the perpetuation of our traditions,
native language and arts. He is the one who brought hula back after missionaries forbade it.
www.merriemonarch.com
The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is an organization that honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua, who inspired the perpetuation of our traditions,
native language and arts. He is the one who brought hula back after missionaries forbade it.
www.merriemonarch.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival, held in Hilo Hawaii, is now in its 62nd year. 🌺
#Hawaii
#Hilo
#MerrieMonarch
#Hawaii
#Hilo
#MerrieMonarch
Merrie Monarch next week! The Merrie Monarch Parade is Saturday April 26th through downtown Hilo. This pic is from April 15, 2023. #MerrieMonarch #Hawaii
April 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Merrie Monarch next week! The Merrie Monarch Parade is Saturday April 26th through downtown Hilo. This pic is from April 15, 2023. #MerrieMonarch #Hawaii
Merrie Monarch Headwear 💜🌺#merriemonarch #ilovehilo
April 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Merrie Monarch Headwear 💜🌺#merriemonarch #ilovehilo
There’s a new Miss Aloha Hula from the island of Maui. Congratulations to 21-year-old Faith Kealohapau‘ole Paredes, of Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi (Nā Kumu Haunani & ‘Iliahi Paredes)!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN #Hilo #Hula
#MerrieMonarch #HNN #Hilo #Hula
April 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
There’s a new Miss Aloha Hula from the island of Maui. Congratulations to 21-year-old Faith Kealohapau‘ole Paredes, of Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi (Nā Kumu Haunani & ‘Iliahi Paredes)!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN #Hilo #Hula
#MerrieMonarch #HNN #Hilo #Hula
April 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
In a seamless blend of culture and climate, this afternoon’s Merrie Monarch Parade dazzled—graced by the ever-cooperative Hilo skies. #Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 12, 2026 at 2:37 AM
In a seamless blend of culture and climate, this afternoon’s Merrie Monarch Parade dazzled—graced by the ever-cooperative Hilo skies. #Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Good morning!
Waiting in line for the Merrie Monarch Hoike 9 years ago.
(April 19, 2026)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Waiting in line for the Merrie Monarch Hoike 9 years ago.
(April 19, 2026)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
March 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Good morning!
Waiting in line for the Merrie Monarch Hoike 9 years ago.
(April 19, 2026)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Waiting in line for the Merrie Monarch Hoike 9 years ago.
(April 19, 2026)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
April 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good morning!
Ready to ride in the Merrie Monarch Parade. On Segways, mind you.
(April 26, 2014)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Ready to ride in the Merrie Monarch Parade. On Segways, mind you.
(April 26, 2014)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Good morning!
Ready to ride in the Merrie Monarch Parade. On Segways, mind you.
(April 26, 2014)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Ready to ride in the Merrie Monarch Parade. On Segways, mind you.
(April 26, 2014)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Held annually in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, this prestigious weeklong #hula festival honors King David Kalākaua, along with vibrant craft fairs, parades, & cultural demonstrations, it continues to preserve & share the richness of Hawaiian culture.
#MerrieMonarch
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#MerrieMonarch
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April 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Held annually in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, this prestigious weeklong #hula festival honors King David Kalākaua, along with vibrant craft fairs, parades, & cultural demonstrations, it continues to preserve & share the richness of Hawaiian culture.
#MerrieMonarch
Shop: shop.hawaiipacificparks.org/collections/...
#MerrieMonarch
Shop: shop.hawaiipacificparks.org/collections/...
What are people wearing to Merrie Monarch? 🌺✨ Take a look at the styles, the florals, and all the manaʻo in this year’s festival fits.
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
April 11, 2026 at 5:59 AM
What are people wearing to Merrie Monarch? 🌺✨ Take a look at the styles, the florals, and all the manaʻo in this year’s festival fits.
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
April 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
HPPA has a really diverse & talented board!
Board member Lisa Nam is performing with Hālau o Keikialiʻi during the Mele Makana Merrie Monarch Festival festivities in Hilo this week. If you were at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, you may have seen her (left). 🌺🌸🌼
#HPPA #HPPABoard #LisaNam #MerrieMonarch
Board member Lisa Nam is performing with Hālau o Keikialiʻi during the Mele Makana Merrie Monarch Festival festivities in Hilo this week. If you were at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, you may have seen her (left). 🌺🌸🌼
#HPPA #HPPABoard #LisaNam #MerrieMonarch
April 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
HPPA has a really diverse & talented board!
Board member Lisa Nam is performing with Hālau o Keikialiʻi during the Mele Makana Merrie Monarch Festival festivities in Hilo this week. If you were at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, you may have seen her (left). 🌺🌸🌼
#HPPA #HPPABoard #LisaNam #MerrieMonarch
Board member Lisa Nam is performing with Hālau o Keikialiʻi during the Mele Makana Merrie Monarch Festival festivities in Hilo this week. If you were at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, you may have seen her (left). 🌺🌸🌼
#HPPA #HPPABoard #LisaNam #MerrieMonarch
Miss Aloha hula competition tonight! 💜 We’ll see how long I can stay up this year to watch.
#MerrieMonarch #hula
#MerrieMonarch #hula
Each year, the prestigious Miss Aloha Hula contest begins the competition portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival. This year, 13 participants (see list below) will compete for Miss Aloha Hula, which will take place on Thursday at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Competing for Miss Aloha Hula title requires dedication, research, sweat and ‘leading with heart’ | Big Island Now
Thirteen participants will vie for the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title that kicks off the competition of this year's 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival in HIlo.
bigislandnow.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Miss Aloha hula competition tonight! 💜 We’ll see how long I can stay up this year to watch.
#MerrieMonarch #hula
#MerrieMonarch #hula
The vibe is certainly in the air. #MerrieMonarch
I “Kim Taylor Reece’d” this screenshot of the live stream on my phone lol. Enjoying powerful Hula Kahiko performances at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Mind blowing that this is happening just 6 miles away. #Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The vibe is certainly in the air. #MerrieMonarch
I always feel like somebody’s watching me. From the Merrie Monarch parade in 2023. This year‘s parade is on Saturday, April 11th. (April 15, 2023)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
April 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I always feel like somebody’s watching me. From the Merrie Monarch parade in 2023. This year‘s parade is on Saturday, April 11th. (April 15, 2023)
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
#Hawaii #MerrieMonarch
Yes. We’re seeing a few parading around town. #Hilo Lovely! #MerrieMonarch
What are people wearing to Merrie Monarch? 🌺✨ Take a look at the styles, the florals, and all the manaʻo in this year’s festival fits.
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for more clips from our HNN Boom Kanani Cam!
#MerrieMonarch #HNN
April 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Yes. We’re seeing a few parading around town. #Hilo Lovely! #MerrieMonarch
April 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
IT'S MERRIE MONARCH WEEK 🌺 Catch all the Merrie Monarch Festival action on Hawaii News Now—from backstage interviews to competition nights, awards, and more. Swipe for the full program guide and airtimes.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/
April 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
IT'S MERRIE MONARCH WEEK 🌺 Catch all the Merrie Monarch Festival action on Hawaii News Now—from backstage interviews to competition nights, awards, and more. Swipe for the full program guide and airtimes.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/