The Big Island is gearing up for a festive holiday season. It’s a fantastic place to be anytime of year, but the holidays are extra special!
We’ll be searching for public fireworks shows this New Year’s Eve. However, even if there are no organized, public fireworks shows, look to the neighborhoods and you’ll see fireworks.
As events are announced, we’ll update this page. In the meantime, as of October, we’ve found several great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Big Island. Here are some fun events to enjoy while on Sunday, December 31, 2023 to welcome in 2024:
– Hilton Waikoloa Village has a specia New Year’s Eve celebration planned for this year. It starts with a luau by the properties beautiful lagoon. A special fireworks show over the lagoon is planned for 9:00 p.m
. In addition to the luau, the resort restaurants Nui Italian and Kamuela Provision Company will be open for the special evening. Learn more here and here. Our advice is to book quickly if either the luau or the restaurants are of interest.– Guests at Mauna Lani can enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner at HaLani or CanoeHouse or take in a luau at Hale Ho’aloha Pavilion. to celebrate the night. Afterwards there’s a festive party with a fireworks show. See this link for more information.
– Guests of the Four Seasons Resort Haulalai can take part in a New Year’s Eve Gala with a fireworks display at midnight.
– At Fairmont Orchid enjoy a New Year’s Eve Luau Under the Stars with a special time from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. See this link for booking. This luau is generally open to the public.
– Kona Village Rosewood Resort hosts a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration with dinner, live entertainment, activities and fireworks.
– New Year’s Eve at Waikoloa Beach Marriott hosts Pa’ina Under the Stars at their luau grounds. The evening features a buffet dinner and entertainment by recording artist Kala’e Parish and Friends. See this link for more information.
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Notes:
– We anticipate adding more events.
– Other luxury resorts may be hosting special events, possibly with fireworks. These events are typically not widely advertised so that the venues can reserve the space for guests of the hotels. Check directly with your resort and/or concierge for further information.
– Most Big Island resort restaurants are open on New Year’s Eve. Many will have special menus to celebrate the coming new year. A great place to check for both reservations, reviews and restaurant information is at OpenTable.com. Here’s a link that’s pre-populated with search criteria for two at 7pm on December 31, 2023. Use the dropdown menu at the top, along with the options on the left side to customize the time and size of your party.
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We wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou, which is how you say Happy New Year in Hawaiian!
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