Photos: Kickoff parade marks return of Maui County Fair

The Maui County Fair kicked off with a Thursday parade that included numerous public agencies, youth and school groups, civil organizations, elected officials, private businesses, classic cars and more. Photos by the Maui News/Eli Pace

Tiny Miss Filipino Jesse Alexis (left), Little Master Filipino American Brixton Midour Antonio (center) and Little Miss Filipino American Railee Jane Magliba Carter ride in the back of a pickup during the kickoff parade for the Maui County Fair on Thursday. The Maui News/Eli Pace

Students from the King Kekaulike High School Drama Club participate in the Maui County Fair parade on Thursday. According to event organizers, more than 3,000 people marched in the parade including representatives from public agencies, youth and school groups, civil organizations, elected officials, private businesses and more. The Maui News/Eli Pace