Ooh-aah! Here's a list of Hawaii's Fourth of July fireworks shows
by: Maureen O'Connellposted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 at 01:20 PM
The Fourth of July weekend is here. And if you’re looking for fireworks shows, you’ll find them on four islands this year — Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Here's our complete list of free, open-to-the-public fireworks displays throughout the 50th State for the July Fourth weekend.
Happy Independence Day from the entire HAWAII Magazine ohana!
Happy Independence Day from the entire HAWAII Magazine ohana!
Oahu
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• Get your pyrotechnics fix a day early on Sunday at downtown Honolulu's Aloha Tower Marketplace annual Pre-Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display. Live music and assorted festivities begin at 4 p.m. The Marketplace’s fireworks show over Honolulu Harbor (pictured, below) starts at 8:45 p.m. For more information, click here.
July 4
Ala Moana Center’s Fourth of July Celebration
The biggest (1,800 shells from three platforms) fireworks display in the state is marking its 20th annual Independence Day event. Live music at Ala Moana’s Center Stage begins at 12:15, with Melveen Leed, followed by a 2:15 performance by Mailani. At 5 p.m., the Royal Hawaiian Band, followed by Makaha Sons, Hoku Zuttermeister, Nesian N.I.N.E and Henry Kapono will take over a stage on the center's ocean-facing parking deck for live music leading up to the pryro spectacular (pictured, at top and bottom).
Ala Moana Center’s fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m. at neighboring Ala Moana Beach Park. Tune in to KRTR 96.3 FM for a live simulcast featuring patriotic music synched to the fireworks. For a complete schedule of Ala Moana Center’s Independence Day festivities, click here.
July Fourth Parade, Air Show and Fireworks in Kailua
The annual holiday parade will roll through Kailua town beginning at 10 a.m. An hour-long air show will get under way at 6 p.m. on Kailua Beach. And fireworks, off Kailua Beach Park (pictured, below), start launching at 8 p.m. For additional information, click here.
Independence Day at Maunalua Bay
At Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai. Entertainment begins at 1 p.m., headlined by Anuhea, Dennis Kamakahi, Steve Maii and Maunalua (the group). Fireworks start at 8 p.m. For more information, click here.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration at Turtle Bay Resort
Festivities at the North Shore’s Turtle Bay Resort get under way at 5:30 p.m. with display booths and games for kids. There will also be live music from Kaala Boys and Kapena. Fireworks scheduled for 8 p.m. No coolers or outside food and beverages will be permitted. Also, leave the high-back chairs at home. Instead, bring a mat or beach towel. For more information, click here.
Celebration for Our Military — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Plain White T’s will perform two concerts. The first is set for 4:30 p.m. at Hickam Harbor. Fireworks will follow there at 8:30 p.m. The second concert will be held at 8 p.m. on Ward Field, with fireworks following at 9 p.m. Holiday festivities will get underway at 11 a.m. at Hickam Harbor and at 2 p.m., Ward Field. For more information, click here.
Schofield Barracks 4th of July Spectacular
Festivities based at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks, will start with a 9 a.m. 5K run, followed by a children’s 1-mile run. There will also be a ride midway, pony rides, games and food booths. The music is slated to begin at 2:30 p.m. with Nesian N.I.N.E., followed by Rebel Souljahz, Flux Capacitor, Natural Vibrations and others. Fireworks are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. This year’s event marks Schofield Barracks’ 40th Independence Day celebration. For more details, click here.
Big Island
July 4
July 4
Fourth of July Extravaganza
At Queen’s MarketPlace, Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens. Kids activities and live entertainment from 11 a.m. Fireworks at 8 p.m., Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens at Waikoloa Beach Resort. U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific will perform during the fireworks show. For more information, click here.
Hilo Bay Blast
At Hilo bayfront. Fireworks start at 8 p.m. from nearby Moku Ola (Coconut Island). You can view the fireworks virtually anywhere from the bayfront in Hilo town. Festivities will start at 10 a.m. For more details, click here.
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
The parade — featuring about 70 festive entries — begins at 5:30 p.m., from Kekuaokalani Gymnasium on Kuakini Highway, near Old Airport. It will wrap up near Coconut Grove Marketplace. The fireworks display lights up Kailua-Kona Bay at 8:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Kauai
July 4
July 4
21st Annual Kauai Hospice Concert in the Sky
At Vidinha Soccer Field, Lihue. Fireworks begin at about 8:30 p.m. For additional information, click here. (Entry charge to watch from inside the soccer field. The event serves as a “friendraiser” for Kauai Hospice.) For more details, click here.
Maui
July 4
July 4
Lahaina July Fourth Fireworks
Lahaina town’s 12th annual fireworks display will light up the sky starting at about 8 p.m. in Lahaina Harbor’s historic waterfront area. The fireworks are visible from throughout Lahaina Town, but are best along the Front Street seawall and Lahaina Library lawn. For more information, click here.
Photos: (top and bottom) Ala Moana Center Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks, (middle) Aloha Tower Marketplace Pre-Independence Day Celebration and fireworks.
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