Ala Moana Center’s 23rd annual Fourth of July Celebration: Thursday to Sunday. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
» Enjoy live entertainment at Centerstage on Thursday, with Eric Lee at 4 p.m., Duncan Kamakana at 5 p.m. and Kuana Torres Kahele at 6 p.m.; Friday, with EMKE at 4 p.m., Mark Yamanaka at 5 p.m. and Touch of Gold at 6 p.m.; Saturday, with Mike Tulba at 4 p.m., Melveen Leed at 5 p.m. and Hoku Zuttermeister at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, with Erin Smith at 4 p.m., Sean Na‘auao at 5 p.m. and Kapena at 6 p.m.
» Fireworks spectacular, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Ala Moana Beach Park. Tune in to radio station KSSK (92.3 FM) for a live soundtrack.
Turtle Bay Resort’s Independence Day Celebration: 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku. Visit turtlebayresort.com/oahu_events. Fourth of July festivities run 9:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.:
» The 36th annual Da Hui Paddle Race from Turtle Bay to Waimea Bay begins 9:45 a.m., followed by awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Other highlights include a stand-up paddleboard demonstration, a beer garden, prize giveaways and family activities including bounce houses, a water slide, Hawaiian board carving and Hawaiian holua sledding.
» Enjoy live entertainment on the West Lawn (gates open 2:30 p.m.) by Cultural Nation at 3:30 p.m., MT Ke‘ala at 4:30 p.m., Crimson Apple at 5:30 p.m., Keilana Mokulehua at 6:30 p.m. and Kapena at 7:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display. Both are free and open to the public. Bring mats. High-back chairs, coolers or outside food and beverages are not allowed.
» Pool Bar Sunset BBQ and fireworks, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., with food, drink specials, live Hawaiian entertainment and a DJ from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $25 and up.
» After-party (for ages 21 and older) at Surfer, the Bar, featuring Darren Benitez at 9 p.m.; $15 cover charge, $10 for race participants.
Festivities continue Saturday:
» 7 p.m. performance by JGeeks from New Zealand on the West Lawn; gates open 6 p.m. Cost: $25, $20 pre-sale, $70 VIP and $200 Family VIP for four (VIP includes luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Surfer, the Bar, meet-and-greet and preferred seating). Visit shopturtlebay.com.
» 9 p.m. performance by Alex Marley at Surfer, the Bar. For ages 21 and older. Cost: $20, $15 online pre-sale. Visit shopturtlebay.com.
43rd Annual 4th of July Spectacular at Schofield Barracks: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Open to Department of Defense ID cardholders, including military members, retirees and civilian employees and their authorized guests.
» Free concert by Grammy-nominated rock band Third Eye Blind at 5:35 p.m. Openers include Willie K (4 p.m.) and O.N.E. Nation (3:15 p.m.). At 7:30 p.m. enjoy a 50-state patriotic salute and 25th Infantry Division Band concert.
» Fireworks display at 8:30 p.m.
» More live entertainment: Chaotic 5, Amanda Frazier, AnyGivenChance, Ignite the Red and others on the Family and MWR Stage, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Weyand Field.
» On Desiderio Field: pony rides, petting zoo, archery, game booths, mechanical bull, surf rides and food booths.
» On Sills Field and tennis court parking lot: rides (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), climbing wall and carriage rides.
» In pool parking lot: crafts and new products bazaar, miniature PX, water slides, Zorb, dunk tank, video game trailer and minigolf (all 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). Kendama tournament 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit himwr.com/4thofjuly or call 656-3160.
68th Annual Kailua Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. to noon Friday on Kainalu Drive (from Palapu Street to Kailua Intermediate School). Expect about 40 floats, four marching bands, colorful patriotic characters and more. Call 261-7997 or visit kailuachamber.com.
Kailua’s Fourth of July Fireworks and Twilight Air Show: Kicks off at 6 p.m. with the 13th annual Twilight Air Show over Kailua Bay by local pilots Clint Churchill and Hank Bruckner; entertainment by Marine Corps Marching Band from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kailua Beach Park; and a fireworks show at 8 p.m. off Kailua Bay. Parking available at Lanikai Elementary from noon to 10 p.m., Kailua Intermediate and Kainalu Elementary from 1 to 10 p.m., Kailua Elementary from 4 to 10 p.m. and in the Macy’s parking lot all day where there will be free shuttle service to Kailua Beach Center from 4:30 to 10 p.m. (includes stop at Kailua Elementary School). Call 478-5230 or visit kailuafireworks.net.
4th of July Celebration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Ward Field. Open to all military-affiliated personnel and their sponsored guests.
» 3 Doors Down at 7:30 p.m.
» Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
» Free activities (closing at about 6:30) include a petting zoo, Xpress Train, airbrush tattoos, 360-degree photos and a batting cage, Pizza Hut samples and a pre-party on Ward Field with London DJ Bennie James and a Car Show & Shine.
» Paid activities: Xtreme Fun rides and inflatables, food and drink vendors and beer garden.
For more information, visit greatlifehawaii.com.
Waikiki Ocean Club sunset sail: Departing 5:30 p.m. Friday from Aloha Tower, Diamond Head side. Double-decker party boat with two bars and DJs spinning, offering an overhead view of the fireworks. Pre-party 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Above Ultra Lounge. Shuttle departing from Hawaiian Monarch Hotel at 4:15 p.m. Cost: $50 (includes food and drink). Call 375-0659.
Picnic on the Pier at the Battleship Missouri Memorial: 6 p.m. "steel beach" picnic and 9 p.m. fireworks show Friday at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Bring your picnic gear, food and drinks (no glass or grills permitted) for live music by Jason Laeha and keiki activities. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Free shuttle service from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Cost: $10, $5 for children (ages 4 to 12), free for Mighty Mo members. Visit bit.ly/ussmsteelpicnic or call 877-644-4896.
Fourth of July cruise aboard Navatek: 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.; departs Aloha Tower Marketplace at Pier 6. Enjoy a cruise along the Waikiki and East Oahu shoreline with live entertainment and prime seats to view the fireworks. Includes a buffet dinner on the main deck or an elegant five-course dinner on the upper deck. Cost: $134 to $164 for adults, $93 to $110 for ages 7 to 12, free for keiki ages 6 and under. Add $20 to $25 for premium window seating. For reservations, call 973-1311.
