Fourth of July in Hawaiʻi: fireworks and parades

Fourth of July means fireworks on every major island. In 2026 Oʻahu had the Waikīkī barge show at 8:30 p.m., Kailua's parade and beach fireworks, Haleʻiwa's festival and Lāʻie's Hukilau Marketplace show; Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Wailea and Līhuʻe had shows too. Schofield and Pearl Harbor-Hickam celebrations are for base ID holders and guests.

• Oʻahu (2026): Waikīkī fireworks at 8:30 p.m. from a barge off central Waikīkī; Kailua Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. and Kailua Beach Park fireworks at 8 p.m. (free shuttle); Haleʻiwa festival with fireworks at 8:20 p.m.; Hukilau Marketplace, Lāʻie, fireworks at 9 p.m. (free).
• Military: Schofield Barracks (Weyand Field) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam hold big celebrations with fireworks, open to DoD ID holders and sponsored guests only.
• Hawaiʻi Island: Kailua-Kona parade on Aliʻi Drive at 6 p.m. and fireworks over Kailua Bay at 8 p.m.; Hilo Bay Blast fireworks at 8 p.m.; Parker Ranch rodeo in Waimea.
• Maui: fireworks at Wailea Beach (Grand Wailea) at 9 p.m.; the Makawao Rodeo weekend upcountry.
• Kauaʻi: Concert in the Sky at Vidinha Stadium, Līhuʻe (tickets), fireworks about 9:15 p.m.
• At home: on Oʻahu, only firecrackers with a permit, 1 to 9 p.m. on the Fourth. Aerial fireworks are illegal. See the fireworks permits entry.
• Times change each year; check local news lists in late June.

Source: Hawaii News Now: 2026 Fourth of July guide

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.