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Aloha Festivals’ Floral Parade returns to Waikiki

Craig T. Kojima

By Craig T. Kojima

Sept. 24, 2022

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Miss Hawaii Lauren Teruya waves during the 74th annual Floral Parade on Saturday. After a two-year hiatus, the parade returned Saturday as part of this year’s Aloha Festivals. The procession started at Ala Moana Regional Park and continued along Kalakaua Avenue, ending at Kapiolani Park. Presented by ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, the event included floral floats, pa‘u riders, marching bands and more.
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Princess of Lanai Faith Kalamau.
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The Moanalua HIgh School marchers salute on Kalakaua Avenue.
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The pooper scoopers follow pa’u riders.
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The Hawaiian Ensemble Floral float.
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Mo‘i Kane Anthony J. “Tony” Silva and Mo‘i Wahine (Queen) Eva Ku‘uipo Kahapea Hubbard ride on the float.
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The Aloha Festival’s Royal Court.
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Sam Shenkus, the Aloha Festivals Board co-chair, on Kalakaua Avenue.
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A trio of parade watchers on shoulders.
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The Honolulu Little League World Series champions march on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Richard Li’ke’ke Bell blew a conch shell to signal arrival of the parade.
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Kelly Polido, left, came from Maui to help the Molokai pau riders. With her is Aloha Manners and Auntie Kathy Tolentino.
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Pa’u Queen Dr. Joana Magno on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Princess of Kahoolawe Kuuipo Lorenzo on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Princess of Kahoolawe Kuuipo Lorenzo on Kalakaua Avenue.
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The Hawaiian Airlines float dancers on Kalakaua Avenue.
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A man dressed in checkers watches the parade.
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The Hawaiian Airlines float on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Moanalua High School marches on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Hawaii Youth Opera on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Kamehameha Concert Glee Club on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Kamehameha's Dance Company on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Kamehameha’s Letters Girls Line on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Bandmaster Clark Bright leads the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches in the parade.
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