The 180th birthday celebration for King David Kalakaua at the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Honoring Hawaii’s King, David Kalakaua at the 180th celebration of his birthday on the 16th of November every year at Iolani Palace. Hawaiian civic groups come together along with the Royal Hawaiian Band and many who love the history and culture of the island.
A Royal Guardsman stands watch next to the photo of King David Kalakaua during a quiet ceremony in the shade of a Monkeyod tree.