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ASSOCIATED PRESS / AUG. 26
A parade through downtown Honolulu will be held Saturday to honor the Little League champion team from Honolulu, shown after defeating South Korea in the Little League World Series championship game in South Williamsport, Pa.
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A parade and celebration in honor of Little League Baseball World Series champion the Honolulu All Stars has been scheduled for Saturday.
The short parade will start downtown at Tamarind Park, continue down South King Street and end at Honolulu Hale, where there will be a celebration featuring live music, refreshments and opportunities to meet the players.
The event, which will take place between 10 a.m. and noon, was announced Saturday by Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Gov. David Ige in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts.
“These young men embody Hawaii’s values — humility, respect and a commitment to excellence — and we couldn’t be prouder of them,” Ige said in a news release. “This team gave us hope, support and a reason to smile during Hurricane Lane. Hawaii wants to celebrate their achievements and say mahalo!”
The Honolulu All Stars defeated International Region champions South Korea on Aug. 26 to deliver Hawaii’s third world title in the last 13 years.
“Not only did this team capture the title in convincing fashion by going undefeated and giving up only three runs, they also captured the hearts of all of us in Hawaii by showing that true champions lift everyone higher, including those they compete against,” Caldwell said in a news release.
Free parking will be available in the city’s municipal parking lot and the nearby Kalanimoku building.