EVENT DETAILS:
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026, 5:00 PM HST
Staging and line-up at Kapolei Hale
Route finishes at Ka Makana Ali'i Center
Questions? Contact Dre Kalili at dreanalee@aohcc.org
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MARCH 7, 2026, 5:00 PM HST
Mahalo for your interest in being a part of the 2026 Prince Kūhiō Parade in Kapolei brought to you by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.
The Prince Kūhiō Parade is one of the recognized legacy parades. This annual gathering brings community groups from across the state together to celebrate the life and legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole.
About Prince Kūhiō
Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole (March 26, 1871 – January 7, 1922) was a prince of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and went on serve as a delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of Hawai‘i from 1903 to 1922.
During his tenure in Congress, Prince Kūhiō authored and advocated for the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act which is the foundation of the Hawaiian Home Lands trust and homesteading program we know today. In addition, he was also responsible for securing federal funds for critical infrastructure like ports and highways, establishing National Parks in Hawai'i, and structuring the current county system of government.
Prince Kūhiō was often called Ke Ali‘i Maka‘āinana (Prince of the People) and is well known for his efforts to preserve and strengthen the Hawaiian people. He established the Hawaiian Civic Club movement with the founding of the first Hawaiian Civic Club in 1918 as he strongly desired that Hawaiians would know more about government and the community at large to carry on the tradition of civic responsibility. Prince Kūhiō felt stimulation of civic efforts and education were vital to the development of Hawai‘i and its people for a better way of life.
For more information about Prince Kūhiō, please visit aohcc.org/history.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
- All participants in units must be in matching/coordinated uniform or dress code
- Vehicle units must have a floral display or decor
- Vehicle units must have an identifying banner and/or car magnet signs
- All units must have a theme that tastefully represents Hawaiʻi and honors Prince Kūhiō
- All units must be check in at the assigned staging area on 3:00 PM the day of the parade
- A representative from each unit is required to attend an orientation meeting to be scheduled two weeks prior to the parade
FEES
$50 for community organizations (including Hawaiian Civic Clubs, homestead associations, non-profits)
$250 for for-profit corporations/businesses
The fee is waived for school groups, government agencies, and government officials. Other waivers of fees may be granted upon request.
Upon receipt of the completed application form, each applicant will receive a participant waiver and invoice for the fee.
Please note that there will be a separate waiver and guidelines for equestrian units.
