56th Annual Makawao Parade June 29, 2024 at 9AM info@makawaoparade.com
Mahalo to our 2024 Sponsors
56th Annual Makawao Parade 2024
Keiki Stick Horse race: 7:45 Am Registration at Designing Wahine 8:00 Am Start
Parade Promptly Starts at 9:00 Am
Parade route Starts at Makawao Elementary School and ends at the Makawao Ave./Makani Rd. Intersection
Parking at Oskie Rice Arena for $5 (Cash Only).
**Free shuttles from Oskie Rice Event Center to Makawao Town
2024 Grand Marshal Eugene DeRego
Eugene was born and raised on Maui. The youngest son of the late Albert Sr. and Irene DeRego. He was married to his late wife Anna and has to beautiful daughters, Deidra and Cherice. Eugene grew up riding horses, competing in roping, motorcross and drag racing where he won many titles. Eugene and his brother Pat, were Co-owners in one of the largest trucking companies back in the day. Refusing to retire, he still drives a big truck for Diamond B Ranch, and loves every minute of it.
2024 Special Honoree Gladys Baisa
In loving Commemoration..
Born in Pāʻia to Thomas and Virginia Coelho, she was a third-generation Mauian of Portuguese descent. Achieving valedictorian status at Maui High School in 1958, she pursued nursing and accounting certificates. Joining MEO in 1969, she rose through the ranks, establishing impactful programs like "Being Empowered and Safe Together" and the MEO Business Development Center Microenterprise program. Her dedication extended to community service and earned her numerous accolades, including Maui High School Outstanding Alumni Award and Maui Weekly’s Person of the Year. In 2018, she was honored in Akakū: Maui Community Media's "Walk of Heroes."
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The 56th Annual Makawao Parade is on June 29, 2024! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, music, and community spirit. Come join us as we celebrate our local culture and traditions in style!