2019 Fireworks Shows in Hawaii
Hawaii knows how to celebrate Independence Day with plenty of fanfare. This Fourth of July, Hawaii celebrates with stunning fireworks shows and other patriotic festivities. Check out what’s happening on your favorite Hawaiian island this July 4th holiday.
Oahu
Ala Moana Beach Park Fireworks
Kailua Fireworks
Kailua Beach is known for its spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display. For more than 60 years, the show has dazzled residents and visitors with a fireworks exhibition and twilight air show featuring aerobatic performances. This year, the community is adding a skydiving show at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at 8 p.m. See their website for the most up-to-date information.
Maui
Lahaina Fireworks
Lahaina’s Independence Day celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. A variety of bands will entertain throughout Lahaina during the day and a fireworks display will light up the night beginning at 8 p.m. from an offshore barge off of Front Street. Check Lahaina Town’s Facebook page for more information.
Kauai
Kekaha Fireworks
This free annual fireworks show is held on the west side of the island in Kekaha. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with cultural demonstrations, exhibits, crafts, keiki activities, food and more. The spectacular fireworks show begins after dark for a full day of fun!
Lihue Fireworks
Kauai Hospice presents the biggest fireworks show on the island with their annual Concert in the Sky. The event takes place at Vidinha Stadium and includes live music, games for all ages and delicious food. Proceeds from the games all go to benefit Kauai Hospice. Visit kauaihospice.org/kauai-events for more info and updates.
Hawaii’s Big Island
Kona July 4th Parade & Fireworks over Kailua Bay
The 24th annual Kailua-Kona Fourth of July Parade begins at 6 p.m. Arrive early to score a great spot to watch the parade along Ali’i Drive. Fireworks over Kona’s Kailua Bay start at for 8pm. For more information visit https://paradesinkona.com/
Waikoloa Beach Resort July 4th Fireworks & Events
The King’s and Queen’s Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort are hosting several family-friendly events for the Fourth of July holiday. Festivities at Kings’ Shops begins at 10 a.m. and carry on through 6 p.m. The 28th Annual Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race, a fundraiser for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, starts at 3 p.m. See this link for the full schedule of free events and more information.
Queens’ MarketPlace hosts live entertainment, face painting, cotton candy and popcorn at the Coronation Pavillon starting at 2pm. See this link for more information about these free events.
The Waikoloa fireworks extravaganza at the Waikoloa Bowl is set for 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Turtle Independence Day Celebration at Mauna Lani Bay
There are no fireworks, but there are plenty of happy honu gaining their independence every Fourth of July at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Mauna Lani receives juvenile honu, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, from Oahu’s Sea Life Park, and raises them in the hotel’s saltwater ponds. The honu are cared for until they are ready to be released into the wild. This release occurs every July 4th at the ocean’s edge fronting the hotel. This year, the honu will be gathered at 10:30 a.m. from the Honu Ponds and will be paraded to the beachfront for their release. There will be live entertainment, educational displays about Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and 4th of July fare available for purchase. It is recommended guests arrive two hours early for parking.
Enjoy the Fireworks Shows in Hawaii
Independence Day is a great time to be in Hawaii enjoying fireworks displays over the glorious Pacific Ocean. Regardless of which island you’re visiting, start your month off with a bang with one of the many July 4th celebrations happening in the islands.
