The Lehua Jaycees was chartered on May 25, 1965 in Hilo, Hawaii. Shortly after coming into being, the Lehua Jaycees took on the Miss Aloha Hawaii Pageant from the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce.

Lehua is known for its many larger scale projects in the Hilo community, such as the Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Hilo Christmas Parade, Keiki Fishing Derby and the Springfest Carnival.