4th of July Parade & Firework Extravaganza in Kona. Watch a beautiful fireworks display along Kailua-Kona town and Kailua Bay for a view you won’t forget. Catch the parade beginning at Kekua’okalani Gym, continuing along Ali’i Drive and finishing at Royal Kona Resort, and then stay for the fireworks over Kailua Bay. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is holding their Island Block Party tonight the 3rd, from 5-11 pm, with fireworks at dusk. The annual Fourth of July fireworks in Wabasha is at Malone Park Friday at 9 pm. Here are the listings of ways you can watch fireworks in Hawaiʻi this 4th of July. 1. Schofield Barracks – Weyand Field. Location: Schofield Barracks, Central Oʻahu. Cost: Free. What to Meanwhile, the annual Independence Day Parade and Independence Day Extravaganza fireworks exhibition return to downton Kailua-Kona for everyone’s 4th of July evening enjoyment. On Kauai Island, Kekaha Fireworks is the most captivating 4th of July experience on the sunny west coast. The celebration, which is called Concert in the Sky, features cultural performances, demonstrations, exhibits, arts and crafts booths, fun games, live music, delicious food, and much more from around 10 am to 6 pm. Rodeos, rubber ducks and fireworks! 4th of July on the Big Island! Rodeos, rubber ducks and fireworks await! Come celebrate the 4th of July on the Big Island! Starting at 9 a.m. on the 4th you can check out the 61st Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo and Horse Races in Waimae. General admission for this event is $12. Whether you are attending a cookout with your friends and family, or you are planning on watching the fireworks at Hilo Bay or along the Kona Coast, we hope your 4th of July celebrations are filled with joy and happiness. Exciting celebrations are set across the state for Independence Day. Discover what’s happening near you and join in the festivities! If you are celebrating July 4th on Hawaii's Big Island, check out our annual list of all the special events and fireworks shows! A Guide to Celebrating Independence Day in Paradise If you’re lucky enough to be on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi this 4th of July, you’re in for a magical, sun-drenched celebration of freedom, family, and fun. With dazzling fireworks over the ocean, festive parades, live music, classic car expos, and plenty of Aloha spirit, Independence Day 2025 promises to be one to remember. At Kohala Listed below are Fourth of July fireworks shows celebrated throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Our list includes the large annual public fireworks displays on Hawai’i Island, Kaua’i, Maui, and O’ahu. With Kona’s beautiful beaches, abundance of outdoor activity options, and festive Independence Day celebrations, the Big Island of Hawaii is an ideal locale for a 4th of July getaway. With a local parade, rodeo, and vibrant fireworks display over the ocean, you’re sure to get into the patriotic spirit when celebrating 4th of July in Kona. Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani When: 9 a.m. July 4 Where: Oceanfront in front of the Surf Shack, Mauna Lani, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Waimea Details: An annual community celebration to As part of Bath Heritage Days, there will be a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. on the Fourth of July. There will also be events all day, including the Heritage Days Independence Day Parade at Kailua-Kona Parade & Fireworks. Kailua-Kona Parade & Fireworks is the Big Island’s signature Independence Day celebration. Start with a lively parade along Aliʻi Drive, featuring bands, floats, and hometown heroes. Fireworks on the Erie Canal (Twin Cities) July 4 at Renaissance Bridge; Activities from 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk; Face painting, rock wall, inflatables, free hot dogs for children; Lancaster Celebrations. July 3-5 near W. Main Street; Carnival games, rides, concerts, beer tent, 10k race; Lyndonville Lions Club 51st Annual July 4th Celebration 4th of July Celebrations (Kailua‑Kona & Hilo) July 4, 2025 Kailua‑Kona: Parade at 6 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks show over Kailua Bay Community picnic-type activities earlier in the day at the Hawai'i Island Community Health Center Pavilion (4 – 7:30 p.m.) Hilo: Fireworks at 8 p.m. over Hilo Bay, launched from a barge. See the full Maui 4th of July guide for additional events and details. Hawaii, the Big Island July 4th Both Hilo and Kailua-Kona will be hosting family-friendly fun and spectacular fireworks shows. In Hilo, the day starts with “Hot Rides Expo” car show, live music, keiki (kids’) activities. The big fireworks show, “Hilo Bay Blast”, is Watch the Fireworks from the Water with Shepler’s 4th of July Cruise. Looking for an unforgettable way to watch the fireworks? Shepler’s Ferry offers a special 4th of July Fireworks Cruise that lets you enjoy the show from out on the water—right in the heart of the Straits of Mackinac. The public is invited to celebrate Independence Day on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The spectacular fireworks display during which fireworks are launched simultaneously from four barges on the bay takes place at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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