Celebrate the whales and the sea in this fun-filled parade! This hometown Kihei parade begins at Alanui Keali’i Drive, proceeds north along South Kihei Road, and ends at the big whale statue in Kalama Park. It's the official kick-off to Pacific Whale Foundation's Whale Day Celebration! The public is invited to watch -- or to participate. Families, friends, civic groups, school classes, musicians, dancers, gymnasts, horseback riders, bicyclists and others are invited! Whether you're a big group or want to parade solo, this is a celebration for everyone! 

The 2011 Parade of Whales will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Please check back here for more details to be added soon!

Prizes

• Best Overall Act
• Best Portrayal of Theme
• Most Creative Individual
• Most Creative Group
• Best Musical Group
• Most Eco-Friendly Entry

2010 Parade of Whales Winners:

Best Overall Act: Shaka Divers and the
    Double Bubble Mermaids
Most Creative Individual: George Kahumoku
Most Creative Group: Maui Invasive Species
    Committee
Best Musical Act: Baldwin High School Band
Most Eco-Friendly Act: Community Work Day
Best Portrayal of Theme: Maui Roller Girls

Details
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Where: Begins at Alanui Keali’i Drive, proceeds north along South Kihei Road, and ends at the big whale statue in Kalama Park

Parade Entries
All parade entries (who sign up in advance) will be announced by an emcee by the Kalama Park whale statue.

To learn more or to sign up, email Blake Moore (parade coordinator) at blake@pacificwhale.org.

For information about Whale Day, please call (808) 856-8333.

Sponsors for the 2010 Parade of Whales included:
Aloha Rent-A-Car

Many thanks to our participating local representatives, including:
Mayor Charmaine Tavares
State Senator Roz Baker
Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson
Councilmember Michael Victorino