The art of hula is celebrated every April at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the largest 3-day dance festival on the islands and named after the last monarch of Hawaii, King David Kalakaua. In addition to the hula competition, there's also a crafts fair, an art show, hula shows, and a grand parade through Hilo town.
Nothing says romance like a breathtaking sunset view. Maybe the only thing that can top it is a fine dining experience on a romantic date at The Beach House Restaurant, with its mouth-watering Pacific Rim cuisine. Combine both and you're in for a memorable evening.