Take Part in the Koloa Plantation Days Parade
Mahalo for your interest to participate in the Kōloa Plantation Days Parade on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This is one of the highlights of the festival and we appreciate your time and contribution for a great 40th anniversary parade. Parade will commence at 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon. The parade route begins at Kōloa School along Po‘ipū Road, north to Kōloa Road, east to Maluhia Road and north to the finish at Kōloa Park. Parade participants are requested to be in their designated lineup locations before 1:30 PM. Each unit type will have a specific staging area and a walking or mobile marshal assigned to them.
Note: There will be a mandatory pre-parade meeting on Thursday, July 17th at The Church at Koloa 3269 Poipu Rd, Koloa, 96756 at 6:00pm for all entries.
All entries will be judged on the following criteria:
• Representation, presentation and characterization of the Parade’s Theme: 25 pts
• Originality: 25 pts
• Visual Appeal: 25 pts
Please submit completed and signed applications to:
Cheryl Shintani, 4247 Puʽu Pinao Place, Kōloa, Hawaiʽi 96756
Or attach your signed application form to: chrylshntn@gmail.com
All applications are due on or before Friday, July 11, 2025 – early applications are appreciated.
For questions on the parade, please contact Cheryl Shintani at chrylshntn@gmail.com or via phone at
808-645-6442.