With such a distinct culture from the rest of the USA, the Independence Day celebrations of July 4th in Hawaii are not the massive event that they are in the rest of the country, instead, the largest events of the year are the ones dedicated to their own nation. April's Merrie Monarch Festival has a whole host of events going on including the largest - and most prestigious Hula competition in the world, while King Kamahameha Day takes place in June, and celebrations take place throughout the islands in the form of large parades and displays of traditional Hawaiian culture.
