Central Maui will trade its usual Saturday traffic for horses, hula and royal pageantry when the annual Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa returns to Kaʻahumanu Avenue and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, June 20. The pāʻū procession is scheduled to roll out at 9:45 a.m., with the free Hōʻolauleʻa at the mall running through 5 p.m., featuring pāʻū riders representing each island, hālau hula, live music, local vendors and keiki activities throughout the day.
Event Details And Where To Watch
The parade and hoʻolauleʻa are listed on the Festivals of Aloha calendar, which confirms the June 20 date and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center as the Hōʻolauleʻa site. For a full rundown of the group’s programs and other 2026 events, see Festivals of Aloha.
Route, Road Closures And Commentary Stations
The procession will follow Kaʻahumanu Avenue, starting near Maui Lani Parkway and heading east toward Kahului Beach Road, according to Maui News. Commentary stations are set for Mahalani Street, Papa Avenue, Wākea Avenue and two spots at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, and local reporting notes that nearby feeder streets will see morning closures tied to the parade.
Music, Hula And The Lineup
This year’s entertainment slate includes Micah Manzano and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award–winning group Waipuna, along with performances by Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka (kumu hula Nāpua Silva) and Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi (kumu ʻIliahi and Haunani Paredes), as reported by Maui Now. Organizers have credited the County of Maui, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center for backing the celebration.
Plan Your Trip
Attendees should plan for mid-morning closures along Kaʻahumanu Avenue and limited access to nearby feeder streets. Event information recommends using Kahului Beach Road or Lower Main Street as alternate routes, according to GoHawaii. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for parking around Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and to follow traffic controls and officer directions near the parade corridor.
