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The following information is from 2013 for reference and informational purposes only. See our 2016 list of Oahu July 4th fireworks and celebrations.
If Waikiki is your destination for July 4th, we’ve prepared a comprehensive list of the top fireworks shows in and around Waikiki, Honolulu and the island of Oahu.
July 4th is an excellent time to be on Oahu. With fireworks displays, music and great food around the island, you’ll find fun ways to celebrate Independence Day. There’s so much going on for the holiday, that events actually begin on July 3rd!
Aloha Tower Marketplace continues their tradition of fireworks and entertainment on July 3rd once again for 2013. Their pau hana (after work) event begins at 5pm with entertainment, live music by local favorite bands and food booths. This kid-friendly event includes balloon artists, face painting and a kid-friendly magician.
The main event — the Aloha Tower fireworks show — starts at 8:45pm. The pau hana and fireworks celebrations are free and open to the public from 5pm to 9pm.
After the fireworks, there’s a paid event — Trinidad James and Luminox concert. The paid event starts at 10pm. Tickets start at $45 and are available on TicketMaster.com. For additional information on this event, call Aloha Tower Marketplace at 808-566-2337.
Parking in and around Aloha Tower Marketplace is very limited. If you’ll be coming to the fireworks show from Waikiki, public transportation by TheBus would be your best bet. You can also get there via the Red Line Trolley, but you’d have to return via another method. See more transportation to Aloha Tower Marketplace details.
For some interesting and alternative Aloha Tower fireworks vantage points consider these options:
The Ala Moana Center fireworks and outdoor concert are both free and open to the public. If you’d like to do a bit of shopping prior to the events, this shopping center is giving everyone a 20% savings pass to use at over 60 participating stores. For more information, see their website or call 808-955-9517.
Ala Moana Center is located at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu. To get there from Waikiki, you can drive, take the bus or trolley or walk. See this link for transportation options. To generate your own driving, bus or walking directions see this google map link.
For some interesting alternative views of the Ala Moana Center July 4th fireworks, consider these options:
If you’re stay at or around Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore, you won’t have to venture far to enjoy great 4th of July festivities hosted by Turtle Bay Resort. The celebration will be held near the resort’s stables with gates opening at noon. Food, live music and fun in the sun will highlight the day followed by a fireworks display at dark. See more about Turtle Bay’s July 4th events.
Turtle Bay Resort is located at 57-091 Kamehameha Highway in Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore. For more information call 808-293-6000.
Notes:
– Mahalo to all these sponsors and event organizers!
– All these Oahu events for Independence Day were accurately reported at the time of publishing.
– Updates and details will be provided as and when they are determined. You may want to bookmark this page to check back for additions and changes.
– Events are subject to change without notice.
– Many visitors anticipate there might be July 4th fireworks in Pearl Harbor. While that would make a great patriotic spot for July 4th, there are no Pearl Harbor fireworks planned.
– Have a safe and happy July 4th whether you’re on Oahu or beyond!
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After no fireworks at Kailua on Oahu last July 4th, it is back on this year.
http://www.khon2.com/2013/05/28/fourth-of-july-celebration-in-kailua-lives-on/
I do not know the time or exact location.
That's great news Dave. I've added it to the list. Mahalo!
The fireworks location is from Kailua Beach Park
Anybody every tried watching the Aloha Tower fireworks from Sand Island. I notice that the park closes at 7:45 before the show starts. Was wondering if there was nearby parking or if they even let you into the park after hours.
I'm a local and we go every year on the 3rd. We park on Sand Island road near the park. We typically need to walk about 100 yards or less to the park.
I have no idea what the typical hours are but I can almost guarantee that the hours change for situations like this because it would be next to impossible to keep people out of the park. It seems like it would be a LOT easier to manage it than to fight it.
Having said that... The Police are there every year to help motivate everyone out of the park as soon as the fireworks stop.