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Weekend Scene
Island-style fun as seen
through the camera’s eye
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Hilo dances
A Royal Parade anchors the
Merrie Monarch Festival
DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
The Royal Parade in honor of "Merrie Monarch" King David Kalakaua snaked through downtown Hilo late Saturday morning, the centerpiece of the week-long Merrie Monarch Festival, which included the weekend's three-day hula competition. Marching in front of the Hilo High School marching band were Namahana Avilla, left, Tiana Berido, Julia Kihng and Kayina Norris.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Stephanie Goya, left, Dareece Soares and Chanae Esphejo, all 11-year-olds from Pacific Gymnasts in Hilo, did handstands along the parade route. The Merrie Monarch Festival has been held in Hilo since 1963, and features arts and crafts exhibitions as well as the parade and hula contest.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Leonard Tanaka carried his 5-year-old daughter, Rachel, behind one of the Hawaii National Guard units. The owner of T&T Electric in Hilo was showing his support for the unit, which includes one of his employees.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Nancy Cabral of Hilo, the pa'u princess representing Oahu in the festival.
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