The Kamehameha Statue fronting Aliʻiōlani Hale adorned with lei in honor of our schools’ namesake.

KS CEO Jack Wong, CEO Office Manager Pomai Apana and others carry the lei past Kawaiahaʻo Church on the way to Ali‘iōlani Hale. The lei was fashioned by KS Kawaiahaʻo Plaza staffers with materials gathered from Princess Pauahi's ʻāina, including palapalai, palaʻā, and kupukupu.

KS staffers including Manu Boyd (chanting), Jack Wong, Jay Arakawa, Kelsey Merry, Jeff Mau, Lauren Nahme, Brevin Ako, Pomai Apana present the lei to the helpers before it is placed on the statue.

The Honolulu Fire Department used a hook and ladder fire truck to drape the lei over the outstretched arm of Kamehameha ʻEkahi.

Kamehameha Schools was joined in the parade by leaders of other Hawaiian-serving organizations in celebration of Ke Au Hawai‘i – The Year of the Hawaiian.

KS Chief Executive Officer Jack Wong and Board of Trustees Chair Micah Kāne represented KS in the Kamehameha Day Parade.

KS Board of Trustees Vice Chair Lance Keawe Wilhelm represented the Charles Reed Bishop Trust.

KS Cultural Consultant Manu Boyd represented the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu.

KS Kona O‘ahu Regional Director Hailama Farden represented Hale o Nā Ali‘i o Hawai‘i.

The KS Kapālama cheer squad marched with the Kamehameha Contingent.

Kamehameha Schools alumni formed a cheering section near ‘Iolani Palace.