Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 11, 1 November 2012 — OHAIN THE COMMUNITY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OHAIN THE COMMUNITY

PARADE FUN IN THE SUN The 66th Aloha Festivals Floral Parade showcased the people, customs and flowers of Hawai'i as marching bands, motorcycle units, floats and flower-bedecked pō'ū riders wound their way through the streets of Honolulu from Ala Moana Park and down Waikīkī's main drag, Kalākaua Avenue, on Sept. 22. Among the participants was a group of spirited OHA marchers and trolley riders, who shared their aloha along the route and passed out hand-held fans to the sun-drenched crowd. - Photos: Aliee Silbanuz

Pā'ū Oueen Terri Dinubilo Murray led the procession of pā'ū riders representing 1 0 islands. (This year saw the return of units for Nihoa and Molokini islands). īhe Hawai'i lsland unit earned big awards for most outstanding pā'ū princess, most outstanding pā'ū page, the Mayor's Award, and the John and Lita Cook Perpetual Trophy for most outstanding pā'ū unit.

Above, OHA Research Director Lisa Watkins-Victorino handed out OHA fans to the crowd along Ala Moana Boulevard. The OHA fans were a hit at the parade, as dancers on floats and riders in parade cars used them to stave off the heat.

Left, Cabrinalyn Bonilla danced her way down the parade route along with the Wai'anae lntermediate School marching band and color guard.

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