Parade Celebrates Aloha

The annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade made it triumphant return as it paraded through Ala Moana Blvd. and into Waikiki this morning. The annual parade was in jeopardy of being canceled this year after funding fell short. However in a last ditch campaign to secure funds and a sponsor, the parade organizers managed to get the funding and once again hold the parade today.

The parade and festival is in its 62nd year. This years parade was like many others from years past in that it featured about a dozen colorful floral floats, "Pa'u" rider mounted units and several bands from around the island. Parade goers were treated to another spectacle of color, fun, and music, suitable for the entire family, tourists and many shutterbugs (including myself) along the route. A good time was had by all!





More photos can be viewed at this link: Aloha Festivals Parade



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