Supporters rallied around the Hawaii County Band Saturday (March 13) in Hilo as budget cuts threaten the existence of the 127 year-old tradition. The band played a concert at the Mooheau Park Bandstand.

Upcoming budget cuts have the axed the band after June 30, 2010. Supporters have created a petition online and are asking members of the public to support the band by contacting politicians.

Save the Hawaii County Band petition – http://www.petition.fm/petitions/savetheband/0/13/