3. Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Photo Courtesy of Macy’s, Inc. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks return to the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge this year, and you can get a free ticket to A Guide to Celebrating Independence Day in Paradise If you’re lucky enough to be on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi this 4th of July, you’re in for a magical, sun-drenched celebration of freedom, family, and fun. With dazzling fireworks over the ocean, festive parades, live music, classic car expos, and plenty of Aloha spirit, Independence Day 2025 promises to be one to remember. At Kohala Coney Island’s annual fireworks display will begin around 9 p.m. on July 4. The area bounded by the boardwalk on the south; Surf Avenue on the north; West 10th Street on the east; and West 21st The Fireworks Spectacular explodes over Big Bear Lake every July 4th and is FREE to spectators. Local radio station KBHR airs a musical accompaniment to the show on 93.3 FM and 102.5 FM. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar Best of Hawaii 2025; Full List of Winners; Island Life Live; Watch Now; Kailua 4th of July Fireworks - July 4, 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. BIG ISLAND. Courtesy Carlo D'Agnolo via Unsplash. Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation invites the Big Island community to celebrate 4th of July 2025 with family, friends and community plus plenty of “rocket’s red glare” and July 4, 4 p.m. The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is bringing the fun this Fourth of July with cookouts, games, waterslides and fireworks at their annual celebration. The community cookout starts at 4 p.m., followed by lawn games and activities for the little ones. The celebration is ending with a fireworks display. 2025 Tokatee Celebration “The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is one of New York City’s most iconic traditions, drawing thousands from across our city, the country, and the globe to witness a world-class celebration of America’s birthday right here in the heart of the Big Apple,” said Mayor Adams. “Each year, this dazzling display lights up our skyline Firework permits are available until 8 p.m. on July 4th in Hawaiʻi County for firecrackers. The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reminds residents of safety rules and illegal devices like Sky Lanterns. The City of Galena will host a Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025. The parade will take place on Main Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parade line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks will See the full Maui 4th of July guide for additional events and details. Hawaii, the Big Island July 4th Both Hilo and Kailua-Kona will be hosting family-friendly fun and spectacular fireworks shows. In Hilo, the day starts with “Hot Rides Expo” car show, live music, keiki (kids’) activities. The big fireworks show, “Hilo Bay Blast”, is June 30, 2025. Lighting Up Iconic New York City Skyline, 49th Edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Will Fire from Barges From Lower Section of East River and Near Iconic Brooklyn Bridge. 10 Times More Free Tickets Being Offered Than Last Year Provides More New Yorkers Miles of Prime Viewing for Show Everything you need to know ahead of the Fourth of July festivities this weekend. After the parade, at 8:00 p.m., the “Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza” will begin with professional pyrotechnics set off from a barge moored in beautiful Kailua Bay. Hilo plans to host a wonderful day of fun and fireworks. Here’s what’s planned for 2025: The 4th of July is right around the corner and there are some fun ways to celebrate on the Big Island. Rodeos, rubber ducks and fireworks await! HILO, Hawaiʻi - Firework permits will be issued in the County of Hawaiʻi through 8 p.m. Friday, July 4, at specific locations in Hilo, Kona, and Keaʻau. Listed below are Fourth of July fireworks shows celebrated throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Our list includes the large annual public fireworks displays on Hawai’i Island, Kaua’i, Maui, and O’ahu. We also provide tips for photographing fireworks, which tend to fill the Hawaiian skyline for Independence Day, as well as for New Year’s celebrations. Oʻahu hosts the biggest and most exciting Fourth of July in Hawaii, packed with parades, concerts, and fireworks from sunrise to nightfall. If you’re spending the holiday on this island, you’re in for a full day of aloha-filled celebration. July 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Kainalu Drive, Kailua. Independence Day is the biggest day of the year for most Americans when it comes to shooting off their own fireworks, but it pales in comparison to New Year’s Eve in the islands. Celebrate America at Tom Brown Park, July 4. The City of Tallahassee celebrates with picnics, live music and fireworks for Celebrate America from 6-10 p.m. July 4 at Tom Brown Park. Don your red
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