10-16-2008, 04:14 PM
Musician Willie K is the big draw for Big Island Democrats at their Election Eve festivities on Monday, Nov. 3 at Mooheau Bandstand in dRowntown Hilo. The Hawaii County Democratic Party's traditional Grand Rally will be preceded with a drumming circle under the banyans in Mooheau Park beginning at 3 p.m. and the drumming theme will be carried throughout the evening with Taiko drum performances, African drumming and Samba dancing. The Grand Rally will be broadcast live islandwide from 6-8 p.m. on KHBC Radio, 1060 AM/92.7 FM in Hilo and 92.1 FM in Kona.
Entertainer Desiree Cruz will emcee the official Grand Rally which will open at 6 p.m. with Willie K playing the Star Spangled Banner. Invited speakers include Hawaii's Congressional delegation, Senators Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye, Representatives Mazie Hirono and Neil Abercrombie as well as mayoral candidates Billy Kenoi and Angel Pilago, Rep. Faye Hanohano, County Council candidates Emily Naeole and Gary Safarik, and other Hawaii County Democratic Party candidates. Willie K's performance will follow the speechmaking.
The public is invited to bring their drums, other percussion and musical instruments and join in the free festivities drumming up support for your favorite Democratic Party candidates. Drummers will also be keeping the beat for campaign sign wavers along Kamehameha Avenue. Meanwhile, such pre-rally family-friendly activities as KidsVote, face painting, inflatable jumpers, picture-taking with Obama (a cutout), and Micicle the Balloon Guy will be featured from 4-6 p.m. The popcorn and shaved ice concessions are the only attractions that are not free of charge. Free chili, rice and hot dogs will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and continue until supplies run out.
So please spread the word and put the evening of Nov. 3 on your calendar for some family fun and rallying the vote in downtown Hilo. Remember, the bus service is free and there's no school the following day (Election Day FINALLY!!!) Hope to see you all there! Aloha, Frankie
Entertainer Desiree Cruz will emcee the official Grand Rally which will open at 6 p.m. with Willie K playing the Star Spangled Banner. Invited speakers include Hawaii's Congressional delegation, Senators Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye, Representatives Mazie Hirono and Neil Abercrombie as well as mayoral candidates Billy Kenoi and Angel Pilago, Rep. Faye Hanohano, County Council candidates Emily Naeole and Gary Safarik, and other Hawaii County Democratic Party candidates. Willie K's performance will follow the speechmaking.
The public is invited to bring their drums, other percussion and musical instruments and join in the free festivities drumming up support for your favorite Democratic Party candidates. Drummers will also be keeping the beat for campaign sign wavers along Kamehameha Avenue. Meanwhile, such pre-rally family-friendly activities as KidsVote, face painting, inflatable jumpers, picture-taking with Obama (a cutout), and Micicle the Balloon Guy will be featured from 4-6 p.m. The popcorn and shaved ice concessions are the only attractions that are not free of charge. Free chili, rice and hot dogs will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and continue until supplies run out.
So please spread the word and put the evening of Nov. 3 on your calendar for some family fun and rallying the vote in downtown Hilo. Remember, the bus service is free and there's no school the following day (Election Day FINALLY!!!) Hope to see you all there! Aloha, Frankie