Merrie Monarch in Hilo

Left - Staff and families of the Maunakea Observatories participating in the 2018 Merrie Monarch Parade; Right - The Maunakea Observatories parade float decorated with local foliage.

The annual Merrie Monarch festival celebrates Hawaiian culture with an internationally acclaimed hula competition and numerous events in Hilo spanning the week of April 22-27. Gemini staff will participate in the festivities by joining other Maunakea observatories in the Merrie Monarch parade on Saturday, April 27th - join us if you can!