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Aloha: 4th of July in Hawaii

Happy Birthday America! Hau'oli La Hanau!

By Sabiniana Balagtas Baliba, published Jul 05, 2008
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Hawaii is all set and ready to celebrate the 752 years of independence of the United States of America, in its own aloha ways.

In Oahu: Ala Moana Beach Park's Fireworks Display

The Honolulu Police District have prepared for a crowd that would be twice as much as the numbers of last year's attendees, from 25,000 now to 40-50,000 are expected to attend this Island's yearly festivity (since 1993)

Fireworks will kick off at approximately 8:30 p.m. There will also be a music simulcast on 105 KINE and KCCN FM 100 radio stations, courtesy of Ala Moana Shopping Center.

In Kailua: Hau'oli La Hanau America!

Celebrating this 62nd annual event that begins with parade at 10:00 a.m., and ends with fireworks display at 6:00 p.m

Parade will starts at Kainalu Elementary School and continuing on to Kailua District Park. Led by business activist and parade Grand Marshall, Jack Richardson, it will also feature marching bands, along with the veterans from the Armed Forces, clowns and other entertainers.

In Maui: Paniolo Parade and Makawao Rodeo

One of Maui's pride is their way of celebrating Fourth of July through the Makawao Rodeo. This 50 year old event takes place in upcountry side of this island over every 4th of July's weekend. It's at the Oskie Rice Arena on Olinda Road in Makawao. There is bareback bronco riding, barrel racing, calf roping, live music, country and western dancing, and food booths.

Usually before the Makawao Rodeo, Paniolo Parade takes place and starts in Baldwin Avenue, then Makawao, all the way to the Eddie Tam Memorial Complex.

In Kauai: Concert In The Sky

Island of Kauai's way of July 4th celebration is through an annual fundraiser for the benefit of Kauai Hospice.

Concert in the Sky is also highlighted by largest aerial fireworks show, packed with funs, games, booths and yummy foods from top hotels and restaurants that the entire family would truly enjoy.

This yearly festivity takes place at Vidinha Soccer Field in Lihue. Gates will open at 2:00 p.m, while the live entertainment starts at 3:00 p.m.

Aloha: 4th of July in Hawaii
Date: July 4, 2008
Honolulu, HI USA
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