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In conjunction with the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa Street during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will remain in effect 24-hours […]

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In celebration of the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will host three days of cultural enrichment programming, Wednesday, April 4 through Friday, April 6. This series is organized annually at ‘Imiloa to complement and honor Merrie Monarch’s major purpose: the perpetuation, preservation and promotion of the art of hula and Hawaiian culture […]

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In conjunction with the 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly direction on Kalanikoa Street between PiÊ»ilani Street and Kuawa Street during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will remain in effect […]

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In conjunction with the 50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between PiÊ»ilani Street and Kuawa Street during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will remain in effect […]

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Photographs from the 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival Grand Parade in Hilo Saturday (April 14).

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In conjunction with the 49th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow only in the Puna—or southerly—direction on Kalanikoa Street between Kuawa Street and PiÊ»ilani Street during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will be in effect daily […]

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Sunday, April 8, 2012 9 a.m. at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium Hoolaulea (celebration) Free admission to watch performances by our local halau. Monday-Friday, April 9-13, 2012 Noon at the Hawaii Naniloa Volcanoes Resort 1 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Free Mid-day Entertainment Wednesday-Saturday, April 11-14, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 8:30 […]

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Photos of the annual Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo Saturday (April 30).

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The 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicked-off Sunday (April 24) with a Hoolaulea featuring music and hula at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

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In conjunction with the 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southerly direction on Kalanikoa Street between Kuawa Street and Pi’ilani Street during the festival. The one-way traffic pattern will be in effect […]

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The Royal Court watches the 2010 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo, Hawaii Saturday (April 10). Photographs of the parade.

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Hula skills centerstage at the world’s premier hula showcase in Hilo

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In conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southerly direction on Kalanikoa Street between Kuawa Street and Pi’ilani Street during the festival.

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The Merrie Monarch Festival runs from April 4-10 in Hilo, Hawaii. The schedule includes a Hoolaulea, arts & crafts, a parade and of course dancing.

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