Fourth of July
Oahu’s 4th of July festivities include phenomenal opportunities to view fireworks on the land and on the water. Ala Moana Center, a fantastic open air shopping mall, has a spectacular fireworks displays and live entertainment. Families will love the Stars & Stripes giveaway of up to $5,000 in prizes and a 20% Savings Pass good all weekend at more than 60 Ala Moana Center stores.
For ocean enthusiasts, recommend the Star of Honolulu cruises with breath-taking ocean views of the sunset, coastline, and Waikiki fireworks. The Star of Honolulu Fireworks Cruise includes a steak and seafood dinner and live entertainment from 6:15pm to 9:15pm. The Hoku Nai’a Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise, from 7:45pm to 9:15pm, features a champagne toast and live Hawaiian music.
Families can also enjoy fireworks from water on Wild Side Specialty Tours 4th of July Annual Fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Wild Dolphin Foundation which is dedicated to wildlife conservation. The boat leaves Kewalo Basin Harbor at 7pm and multiple fireworks displays will be on view starting at 8:30pm.
Up on the scenic North Shore, Turtle Bay Resort’s 4th of July Celebration commences at 5:30pm with food booths, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and fireworks starting at 8pm.
Honoring the Red, White, and Blue
The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument offers awe-inspiring attractions that recall the valor, contribution, and sacrifice of America’s military. The USS Arizona Memorial is built over the remains of the battleship that sunk when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It is the final resting place for 1,177 sailors and marines who perished on that fateful day. The USS Oklahoma Memorial commemorates the 429 servicemen who died that same day.
Also of note is Battleship Missouri Memorial where General MacArthur accepted the unconditional surrender of the Japanese on September 2 at the USS Missouri Memorial with guest speakers, patriotic music, and traditional military ceremonial elements. The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park and Pacific Aviation Museum are other fascinating attractions.
