This year the fireworks are lining up to be a big crowd puller as the state of Hawaii is feeling the economic crunch. A free show in the air, preceded by live entertainment, BBQing and a south shore surf swell that appears to be sticking around for the weekend will have everyone enjoying some low cost entertainment. For driving directions check out the map below.
Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m. on July 4th with the grand finale going off around 9 p.m. The fireworks are visible all throughout Honolulu and if you live on a rise with a great lanai can be sublime. The entertainment in the park will be all day but scheduled performers start at 5 p.m.
Although usually we would suggest floating out in the water to catch the show from a surfboard or a kayak (or really any other floating device), the south swell that has been pounding the shores of waikiki may make things a little tough. Staying on shore looks to be the smarter idea.
Expect huge crowds as KGMB9 is reporting more the 50,000 people are expected to be loitering (ok having fun) on magic island alone! Although I haven’t been down ala moana I can imagine that people will be staking their claim early, as they usually do. Plus, the cops are all out trying to catch people with the cell phone ban in effect so who knows, you may be able to get a great spot even with the park closed (not suggested.)
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Tags: Ala Moana Beach Park, Fireworks, Honolulu, Magic Island, Oahu, Waikiki
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