Everyone loves a parade and the people of Hawaii are no different. June 11 is a Hawaii State Holiday in honor of King Kamehameha. Each year he is honored by a parade through Waikiki. Representatives of each island and members of Hawaiian Civic groups all participate in this festive and colorful event. There is a Princess chosen to represent each island - she is preceded by a Banner rider who carries the island banner. An entourage of "pa'u" riders follow the Princess. The King and his guards,the many paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys), The Royal Hawaiian Band, our brave men in uniform, and even some mainland visitor all make this the event of the month.