One week left!!
Who wants to come party with us after the big show? 👀
Ive got some after party tickets left. Slide into that DM

I love you, Hilo ❤️🌿 Mahalo

We love Aunty Irene 🌺💖

Just a reminder this is what MM is about. Not who wins and looses. But us Hawaiians being able to celebrate being Hawaiian. The perpetuation and pride of our culture is far more precious than any award

My favorite moment of Merrie Monarch year after year ❤️

#Mahalo #Hilo #MerrieMonarch

This still stands true 💯 #MerrieMonarch2024

(And fun fact: Yes, I actually fell asleep for like 10 minutes when this picture was taken 😆)

‘AUANA NIGHT 2024 🖤 Year of the #MURSE ✨

Mahalo nui Kahulalea for sponsoring tonight’s look.
#MerrieMonarch
👕: Kahulalea
💼: Designs by Kamohoalii

Na Wahine O Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinaʻala. Eō Kauaʻi! 💜🌿

Mahalo Kumu Leina'ala Pavao Jardin for joining us on HNN Sunrise Friday morning.
#Hula #Hilo #MerrieMonarch #HKLMOL

Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu’s voice will be ringing in my ears all night 😍

LESSGO! #AcademyOfHawaiianArts

Anyone else’s quads burning after that one? 🔥

#KeKaiOKahiki #MerrieMonarch

KAHIKO NIGHT 2024🖤 #MerrieMonarch

Mahalo Laha’ole Hawai’i for sponsoring our looks tonight.

🌺Here’s why Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes’ win of the Miss Aloha Hula title is so remarkable.

Hoʻomaikaʻi to her and all of Hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi mai o haʻehaʻe🌿 #MerrieMonarch #MissAlohaHula

Here she is, your new Miss Aloha Hula 2024 🌺 Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of
Hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi mai o haʻehaʻe

This makes 4 consecutive Miss Aloha Hula winners from this hālau
#MerrieMonarch #MissAlohaHula

Miss Aloha Hula 2024🌺

#MerrieMonarch #Hilo #Manaola

Hō’ike Night💯🩵 these are the memories we’ll cherish forever 🙏🏼

#MerrieMonarch

It’s a mad house, but good vibes only!
LIVE at noon, tune in to This is Now!

As we kick off our Merrie Monarch coverage, I wanted to honor the people of Maui & their resiliency in their recovery💞🙏🏼 Stay with Hawaii News Now for all your festival coverage 💐

👚: Lex Breezy
#MerrieMonarch #Hilo #Maui #MerrieMonarch 2024