14 Epic Fireworks Shows In Hawaii That Will Blow You Away This Year
Hawaiians love their fireworks and festivals for any holiday, but Independence Day is especially spectacular. While some choose to have a low-key holiday with friends and family at home, or on a beach, others prefer to attend large events, where kids’ activities, live entertainment, and – of course- fireworks shows, are plentiful. Here are 13 events to consider this Fourth of July.
Ala Moana Center’s 24th annual Fourth of July fireworks spectacular will be launched from three separate platforms at Ala Moana Beach Park, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
The fireworks show is the finale of the annual Lanai Pineapple Festival, which runs Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, 3-9 p.m. The free event features crafts, games, food booths, a pineapple cook-off and live entertainment. Fireworks will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday.
The annual Twilight Airshow will begin at 6:00, with appearances by Hank Bruckner and Clint Churchill, and a performance by the Marine Corps Marching Band. Fireworks start at 8 p.m.
With all-day activities and live main stage performances by Michelle Branch and Collective Soul, this event is free to all military personnel and their sponsored guests. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m.
With Eat the Street food trucks on the West Lawn beginning at 2 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, on Oahu’s North Shore will be the perfect place to grab some barbeque and check out the fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. Parking costs $5 per car.
The all-day family event begins at 11 a.m., with live entertainment, face painting, balloon sculpting, train rides and a fireworks show at 8 p.m.
10) Kailua Beach (Oahu)
The annual Twilight Airshow will begin at 6:00, with appearances by Hank Bruckner and Clint Churchill, and a performance by the Marine Corps Marching Band. Fireworks start at 8 p.m.
11) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Oahu)
Visit Ward field beginning at 3 p.m. for a car show, petting zoo, and batting cage, with live performances by Dishwalla (5 p.m.) and O.A.R. (7:30 p.m.). Fireworks begin at 9 p.m., and the festivities are open to all military personnel and their sponsored guests.
12) Front Street, Lahaina (Maui)
From 4 to 9 p.m., Front Street will be closed between Baker and Hotel Streets to accommodate stilt walkers, face painters, balloon twisters, and magicians. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.
13) Ko Olina Resort (Oahu)
Fireworks display begins at 8:30 p.m., and is open only to resort guests.
14) Vidinha Soccer Field, Lihue (Kauai)
The 26th Annual Concert in the Sky is a fundraiser for Kauai Hospice begins at 4 p.m., with live entertainment and a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.
In addition to official fireworks shows and Independence Day celebrations, many Hawaiians will partake in setting off fireworks of their own, and I’m sure the sky will be aglow for many hours this Saturday to celebrate the founding of our nation. What are your plans for this Fourth of July?
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
