Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala 2026-27 Silia Sitoafa Matelau. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Story and photos by Everest Hala
Newly crowned Miss Heilala 2026-27 Silia Sitoafa Matelau shone at the Miss Heilala annual float parade celebration in Nuku'alofa today, marking the final official event of this year's pageant.
Miss Heilala and 13 other contestants were greeted by cheering crowds, families, friends and supporters who lined the streets, applauding and waving as the contestants travelled on decorated floats, beginning at St. Andrew's High School and along Taufa'ahau Road to Taufa'ahau Wharf.
Along with school marching bands, several government ministries, community organisations and businesses supported decorated floats, adding to the festive atmosphere of the event.
Miss Heilala 2026-27 Silia Sitoafa Matelau with her father. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Liahona High Schools Brass Band. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss ‘Eua Tourism, Petiola Masila. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
ifth place, Miss Tonga Australia, ‘Anitiveniana Talia’uli. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss ‘Ananaa USA, Rachael Reed. Miss Heilala Float Parade, Nuku’alofa, 4 July 2026. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
