More than 100,000 residents and visitors are expected to view the annual Fireworks by Grucci display that will begin at 11:55 p.m. tonight from a barge in waters off Waikiki Beach.
Sponsored by members of the Waikiki Improvement Association, the show will be between eight and 10 minutes long. It will feature designs of palm trees, rings, strobes, sparkling fans, colorful falling leaves, brocades and willows falling into the ocean before ending with a grand finale.
Music synchronized to accompany the fireworks can be heard on Salem Radio stations Kool Gold 107.9 AM/FM The Answer, Country 97.5 and 95.1 Real Country.
Here’s a roundup of some other public events planned for the holiday. Find a full list of concerts, nightclub parties and other special events at staradvertiser.com.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
>> Mililani Pineapple Drop. A family-friendly celebration featuring a lighted, 12-foot-tall pineapple countdown at 7 p.m., with entertainment and activities. 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, Town Center of Mililani. towncenterofmililani.com
NEW YEAR’S DAY
>> Hatsumode 2019. Let a Japanese Shishi lion “bite” your head for good luck, and enjoy sake infused with 24-karat gold flakes and ozoni mochi soup. Midnight-4 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St. (next to Honolulu Ford). Parking with free shuttle at Damien Memorial School. e-shrine.org
>> 2019 Hatsumode. Receive traditional Japanese New Year’s blessings at Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii. Midnight-5 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 215 N. Kukui St. 538-7778, izumotaishahawaii@gmail.com
>> Lanikai’s 51st annual Woes Day Parade and Recovery Party. A parade themed “Get the Scoop as You Bike the Loop!” starts at 9 a.m. today, followed by breakfast ($5) and Dixieland jazz music at 9:30 a.m. at Lanikai Park. 295-3856