City workers are sprucing up Kapiolani Park in preparation for Friday's 82nd Lei Day Celebration.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the bandstand.

The investiture of the royal court is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. to noon.

The always-colorful lei contest exhibition opens to the public from 12:30, following judging from 10 to noon.

Keiki are encouraged to visit Tutu's Hale from 1 to 5 p.m. to hear stories, learn a song and a hula, and get lessons in lei making and lauhala weaving.

The Royal Hawaiian Band, Kapena, Na Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Puuwai, Manao Company, Na Kupuna O Koolau and Halau Hula O Hokulani are scheduled to perform.

The event is free and open to the public.