Monday, July 4:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “North Shore Style”.  Featuring some of Hawai`i’s finest artists in the slack key guitar genre. Music, fun, food, and fireworks for the whole family.  Free giveaways throughout the day and a free brand new Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky winner. Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku.  For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Monday, July 4: 
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade begins at 6 p.m. starting at the Kekuaokalani Gym/Pool Complex on Kuakini Hwy.   It will proceed south on Kuakini Hwy, to Palani Road, to Ali`i Drive, and then south on Ali`i Drive to Walua Road just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Following the parade, there will be a grand Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay, starting at 8 p.m. For more information call (808) 313-0025 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.

Monday, July 4: 
Parker Ranch Horseraces and Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po’o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker Ranch Store booth. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea. Pre-sale tickets available at the Parker Ranch Store in Waimea (at Parker Ranch Square). For more information, call 885-2302 or visit www.parkerranch.com.

Monday, July 4: 
Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration Event.  Enjoy cultural demonstration, exhibits, variety of crafts, a plantation museum and lots of fun game booths and rides for the keiki. Enjoy local entertainment throughout the day, along with contests, talent show, local style food, and more. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display, accompanied by live patriotic music. An alcohol and drug free event (no coolers).  Bring your mat or chair. Parking available. Faye Park, Alae Rd., Kekaha.  4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 634-5248.

Monday, July 4: 
Fourth of July Parade & Celebration – Volcano Village.  The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, featuring the Hawai`i County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Music, games, food booths, craft fair and more. For more information call (808) 967-7800.

Monday, July 4: 
4^th of July Celebration at Ala Moana Center.  The free show, launched from three separate platforms at Ala Moana Beach Park, will begin at 8:30 p.m. Spectators can tune in to FM 92.3 KSSK for a live soundtrack that accompanies the show.  Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

Monday, July 4: 
4^th of July Fireworks Display.  Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.  For information call 1(888)310-1117, or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Monday, July 4: 
Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race/Benefit and Family Fourth & Fireworks Extravaganza. Held at the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawai`i. Free entertainment, fun games and exciting contests, from duck waddling to eating. Live entertainment, food booths and games. Adopt a duckie for the Duckie Race for a chance to win one of many fantastic prizes. The event continues at Waikoloa Beach Resort throughout the afternoon until the Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl at 8 p.m. For more information call (808) 886-8822 or visit waikoloabeachresort.com.