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Exploding with options WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 | 5 Plenty on tap across West Hawaii for July 4th Hawaii will celebrate the Fourth of July across the island. From parades in Kailua- Kona to rubber duck races in Waikoloa, rodeos and fireworks, a slew of activities are slated for everyone over the holiday. Kona set for scintillating Fourth of July Get set for the fun in Kona on Tuesday with the 22nd Annual Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade, whose theme is “Stars and Stripes Forever!” The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Kona Kekuaokalani Gym (near the Kona Old Airport), and proceeds down Kuakini Highway and Palani Road to Alii Drive, finishing at Coconut Grove Marketplace. This year’s grand marshal is Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Hussey, U.S. Army (retired), of Kailua-Kona. The fireworks show by Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics, Inc. kicks off at 8 p.m. The 10-minute show is produced off a barge on Kailua Bay, with widespread visibility. Hosted by the parade association, sponsors of the fireworks include the County of Hawaii, Kona Commons, Royal Kona Resort, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, McDonalds, Manini Holdings, Ironman Foundation, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Coconut Grove Marketplace, and SVN Clark Commercial Group. Info or to become a sponsor: www.paradesinkona.com or call the Kona Mayor’s Office at 323-4444. *Suggested parking at Old Kona Airport Park, where spaces are plentiful. There are many places to park and walk to the village area. Fourth of July celebration at Hale Halawai Halau Kalaakeakauikawekiu under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Aloha Victor and Kauluae Foundation, presents a Craft & Food Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona. The event will feature more than 40 local vendors including food trucks. A Zumba-Thon is planned from 9-11 a.m. and hula presentations, entertainment by Na Hoku Hanohano awardwinning musicians Kolea and Kamaka Kukona and a celebrity appearance by Chef Sam Choy. Free admission. Info: Call or text Sabine 896-0289. ‘Family Fourth’ at Waikoloa Beach Resort From the big splash of a thousand yellow ducks to the fantastic fireworks finale with music by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, the Family Fourth is a great way to celebrate the red, white and blue. Waikoloa Beach Resort’s free, all-day event features nonstop entertainment, balloon art, carnival games and treats for all ages, from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Kings’ Shops, Queens’ MarketPlace and Waikoloa Bowl. Family Fourth begins with the opening oli (chant) and traditional hula kahiko at Kings’ Shops, followed by Hawaiian music from Komakakino. Leading up to the big rubber duck race at 3 p.m., entertainment by Micah De Aguiar with Kuleana, and Lito Arkangel. And afterward, one of Hawaii’s favorite singersongwriters, John Cruz will perform. Promotions will be offered from select merchants throughout the shops. The 26th Annual Rubber Duckie Race, is a major fundraiser for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii. Thousands of rubber duckies are adopted by people from near and far, who gather around Kings’ Lake to watch their ducks take the plunge, and cheer them on to the finish line. Winners reward their owners with valuable prizes. To adopt a duck, call Kings’ Shops office, at 886-8811. All proceeds benefit UCPA of Hawaii. Doors open to Waikoloa Bowl at 4:30 p.m. for an exciting concert by Tomi Isobe Blues Band and the powerful sound of the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific, followed by a fireworks extravaganza. Beach mats or chairs are welcome for open lawn seating in Waikoloa Bowl. Coolers WEST HAWAII TODAY Kona Elks Club’s Flags of our Country float rides down Kuakini Highway for Kona’s Fourth of July Parade. LAURA Continued on page 6 ➠ RUMINSKI/WEST HAWAII TODAY/FILE Fireworks explode over Kailua-Kona. WEST HAWAII TODAY/FILE PHOTO


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