There are 3 celebrations that I have on my events claendars
Hilo at the East Hawaii Culture Center (and usually Palace-though the link is stuck in 2010)
LEI DAY CELEBRATION, "HE MO'OLELO O KA LEI" - HILO
"May, the Month of the Lei" celebration in Hilo's old Town Square, Kalakaua Park begins with Hawaiian music, hula, lei-making demonstrations, the heritage, history and culture of the lei. Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Kalakaua Park, Hilo, Cost:Free to the public. For more information, call 961-5711 or visit
www.LeiDay.net
Volcano Arts Center
"MAY DAY IS LEI DAY IN HAWAII" CELEBRATION - VOLCANO
Annual "May Day is Lei Day Festival", 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A family event for all ages - residents and visitors alike. Join in the creative and cultural sharing of lei-making demonstrations, lei contest and display, hula and Ôukulele performances, talk-story sessions, guided tours of the native forest and more. Lei contest is open to all ages, and cash prizes are awarded for outstanding entries. Lei entries become part of a silent auction fundraiser for VAC. Contest rules and criteria available on-line. Sponsored in part by Volcano Art CenterÕs Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Free; donations appreciated. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit
www.volcanoartcenter.org
Waikaloa
ETA: Removed listing - May 1 is the Marketplace Mothers Day Week promotion kickoff...