King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony

O'Ahu King Kamehameha Celebration Lei Draping Ceremony Draft Schedule Of Events

8:00 a.m.: 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu begins to string lei

2:30 p.m. : Royal Hawaiian Band Performs

3:00 p.m.

"Hawai'i Pono'ī," final song

Plumeria lei to be hung on the outstretched arm of the statue presented by 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu/King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (KKCC)

Welcome by Emcees and formal Lei Draping Ceremony to begin:

Pule and Opening Oli

Hawaiian Benevolent Societies
- Royal Order of Kamehameha I
- 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu
- Hale O Nā Ali'i O Hawai'i
- Daughters & Sons of Hawaiian Warriors, Māmakakaua
- 'Ahahui Kaiulani
- Daughters of Hawai'i 

Ali'i Trusts
- Kamehameha Schools 
- Lunalilo Home
- Lili'uokalani Trust
- Queen's Health System

Governmental Entities
- Hawai'i Congressional delegates 
- Governor, State of Hawai'i
State Departments – HTA, OHA, DHHL, etc.
- Hawai'i State Legislators 
- Mayor, City & County of Honolulu
Honolulu City Council Members
- State Departments –Mayors from other Hawai'i counties
Elected officials must be present, no proxies

4:30 p.m. : Hālau Mōhala 'Ilima on the mound

5:00 p.m.: Closing protocol