2018 Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows around Hawaii

Celebrate Independence Day on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island at one of these fireworks shows and celebrations.

Fireworks fans rejoice, as the Fourth of July is just around the corner. With large-scale fireworks shows on every Island, visitors and residents from Kauai to Hawaii Island won’t miss out on this action-packed day. So get your red, white and blue on, and check out what goes boom in the night.

OAHU
 

Ala Moana Center 27th Annual Fireworks Spectacular

Known for being one of the best in the state, the fireworks lighting up the sky over Ala Moana Beach Park are a sight to see. Get there well before the 8:30 p.m. start time:, Those in the know find a spot on the beach hours in advance. If you want to listen to the soundtrack that the fireworks show is choreographed to, tune in to 92.3 FM. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, alamoanacenter.com.

Picnic on the Pier at Pearl Harbor

Can you think of a more fitting place to celebrate the Fourth of July than on the deck of the USS Missouri, America’s last battleship? Doors open at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic-style dinners. Food and drinks from Gordon Biersch will be available on-site (cash only) and the night will be full of live performances and gift raffles, all culminating at 9 p.m. as aerials light up the night sky. Presale tickets $10 adults, $5 children; at the door $15 adults, $10 children. Free shuttle service provided, ussmissouri.org/picnic.

Kailua Fireworks and Air Show

Launching from a mobile barge in Kailua Bay, this east side event has more than just fireworks. Also included is a twilight acrobatic air show at 5:45 p.m., featuring the Flying Leathernecks, a nonprofit skydiving group. Visit kailuafireworks.net for more details.

Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks at Hukilau Marketplace

Festivities start early at the Hukilau Marketplace in the Polynesian Cultural Center. Musicians  such as Josh Tatofi, Kapena and Kekoa Kane will provide the soundtrack to this wild event, which also has bounce houses, mechanical bulls and an obstacle course. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., put on by the New York-based fireworks company, Grucci. 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, hukilaumarketplace.com.

MAUI
 

Fourth of July Front Street Fireworks Show

If there’s anywhere you want to be on Maui during the Fourth of July, it’s Lahaina’s Front Street, which will be closed to traffic from 4 to 9 p.m. With bands, activities and food booths popping up and down this extensive oceanside street, there’s much to do while waiting for the 8 p.m. fireworks show. Try to get a table at one of Lahaina’s many oceanfront restaurants for a front-row viewing experience. Front Street, Lahaina.

KAUAI
 

27th Annual Kauai Hospice Concert in the Sky
Taking place at the Vidinha Soccer Field in Lihue, this family-friendly event features a fun-zone for the keiki (kids), with water slides, face painting and massive inflatables. Everyone can enjoy the sweet jams of Kapena before watching the fireworks festivities that put an emphasis on 3D displays. Presale tickets $10 adults, $5 children; at the door $15 adults, $7 children, Hoolako St., Lihue, kauaihospice.org.
 

HAWAII ISLAND

Family Fun Fourth of July & Fireworks Extravaganza at Waikoloa Bowl

An all-day event, from noon to 9:30 p.m., face painters, live bands and carnival games will bring their fair share of excitement to the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ MarketPlace. If you’re still looking for more after the fireworks extravaganza, which starts at 8 p.m., music continues at the Coronation Pavillion until 9:30 p.m. 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Village, waikoloabeachresort.com.

Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza

Starting at the Kekuaokalani Gym and Pool Complex, winding south through Alii Drive and ending on Walua Road, this raucous affair lights up Kailua-Kona in more ways than one on the Fourth of July. With floats, musical acts and multiple color guards all marching along together, the vibrant aerials launched over Kailua Bay at 8 p.m. are a fitting end to this wild night. (808) 345-2108, facebook.com/paradesinkona, paradesinkona.com.

Hilo Bay Blast

Cruising the day away at Hilo Bay on the Fourth of July has become a tradition for many local families. And why not? With a barbecue cook-off challenge, water slides, bounce houses for the kids and a classic and specialty car expo, there’s more than enough to do while waiting for the beautiful fireworks display over the bay. Mooheau Park Bandstand, 369 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo.

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration at Volcano Village

Quite a hoot, little Volcano Village makes some noise with its Fourth of July hoolaulea (celebration) and parade. Starting at 9 a.m., the parade proceeds for half a mile along Old Volcano Road, where fire engines, antique cars, horses, bicycles and zany costumed paradegoers march together. Although this event doesn’t end with a fireworks show, it’s a great opportunity to help support the local businesses of Volcano Village, which have been affected by the recent drop in tourism due to the Kilauea eruptions. (808) 967-7800.