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The County of Hawaii in collaboration with the State of Hawaii and private organizations are coordinating efforts for this year’s Fourth of July Celebration. The “2010 Hilo Bay Blast” will feature activities for families throughout the day at the Hilo Bayfront areas. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and will end with the traditional Lehua […]

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Hawaii247.com photos by Karin Stanton Nearly 50 floats and marching units joined the festivities as Kona marked Independence Day with a parade along Alii Drive and fireworks show from a barge in Kailua Bay.  UPDATE, 10:55 p.m. Monday, July 6: The Kona parade will be featured on public access TV Channel 54 The following is […]

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Skyrockets boomed over Hilo Bay with a show to cap a day of 4th of July events.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Rotary Club of Kona, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, the Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association, and the County of Hawaii are sponsoring the Kailua-Kona Fireworks Celebration, Saturday, July 4, 8:30 p.m. over Kailua bay. Preceding the fireworks will be the Fourth of July parade, starting 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Kekua’okalani Gym (Old […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Most public libraries will be closed in observance of the Independence Day 2009 Holiday from Friday through Sunday, July 3 – 5. The hours of some libraries will be adjusted for this holiday.  Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for public service hours or call your local library.

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MEDIA RELEASE KONA — Two Kona coast state parks will close early on Saturday, July 4, to reduce the chances of fire spreading from illegal fireworks. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kekaha Kai State Park will closed at 5:30 p.m. instead of the usual 7 p.m. “We are closing these parks early to discourage […]

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MEDIA RELEASE July 4 holiday safety reminders from DLNR: Fireworks, alcohol not permitted in state parks, forests and harbors Keep safe distances away from fireworks displays HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is reminding the public about safety prohibitions regarding July 4 celebrations statewide. “To protect both people and natural resources […]

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Hawai‘i County Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira has announced that fireworks permits will be issued beginning Monday, June 29, at limited locations for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. Locations where fireworks permits will be available are: The Fire Department administration office at Puainako Center, 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, Room C-5 (next to Checkers) in Hilo, 8 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Downtown Hilo’s 4th of July fireworks celebration has become a wonderful, fun-filled tradition for many families. For the seventh straight year, the state and County of Hawai‘i and private organizations are coordinating efforts to make the day a safe and enjoyable event for everyone. Designated parking areas, free shuttle services and road closures are […]

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