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Josh Greene: Democratic Party

• Interstate H-1: Runs on Oʻahu, from Kapolei in the west to Honolulu. 

• Interstate H-201: Also on Oʻahu (Moanalua Freeway), connects to H-1 around Aiea and Honolulu. 

• State Route 63 (Likelike Highway): Runs through the Koolau Mountain from Kāneʻohe to Honolulu. 

• Merrie Monarch Festival: The premier hula competition in Hilo, held each year around Easter. 

• Aloha Festivals: A week-long cultural festival in September, especially on Oʻahu, featuring music, dance, and history. 

• Lei Day Celebration (May 1): Includes lei-making, hula, crafts, and a big celebration of the aloha spirit. 

• King Kamehameha Day (June 11): Honoring King Kamehameha I with parades, hula, floral floats, and a draping ceremony. 

• Kona Steel Guitar Festival: Celebrates Hawaiian slack-key guitar music, held on Hawaiʻi (the Big Island). 

• World Invitational Hula Festival: A 3-day event with hula groups from many countries. 

• Kauaʻi Festivals: For example, Kōloa Plantation Days (July), Mokihana Festival (September)

                Hawaii’s climate is strongly influenced by its tropical location and oceanic surroundings:

                The islands experience mild year-round temperatures, moderate humidity, and persistent trade winds.