2017-06-16 Hilo Bay Blast Fourth of July -- Press Release -- CORRECTED (2)

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The cultural “BBQ Burger Cook-off”, coordinated by the All-Hawaii Veteran’s Group will once again be located at the commuter Parking lot on the Makai side of Kamehameha Avenue. BBQ hamburgers along with other food items will be offered for sale. All specialties at the Cook-off will be flavored with a secret BBQ mixture—sure to please everyone’s palate. For more information on the “BBQ Burger Cook-off” contact Jeno Enocencio of the American Legion, Post 3, (Lone Soldier Honor Guard) at (808) 542-8666. The commuter parking lot will be home to other food vendors offering a variety of “onolicious” grinds for everyone to enjoy. Across the street at the Mauka Soccer field, the “Hot Rides Expo” will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a display of hundreds of vintage, classic and futuristic cars. Car enthusiasts from all parts of the Island are shining up their “prides of joy” to participate in this year’s event, which is free of charge and open to the public. Individuals interested in participating in the Car Show can call Francis Rodillas at (808) 896-3467 or at francishrodillas@gmail.com On stage at the Expo will be Backyard Boys, Times Five, Average Joe, Bobby Reno Band, and the Ol’ School Band. The show starts promptly at 10 a.m. and will continue to 4 p.m. Sound and technical assistance will be provided by Pepe Romero of CJ Promotions. The Isles, located across the Lili’uokalani Gardens have been designated as the Kupuna Viewing station. The Elderly Activities Division will provide shuttle service from the Kamana Center beginning at 3 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. Return shuttle will run from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. for return trip to Kamana Center. Individuals 55 years and older should contact Elderly Recreation Services at 961- 8710 for more information. In order to give the public additional viewing area for the fireworks, Lihiwai Street which runs through Lili’uokalani Gardens will be closed and blocked th for the entire day on the Fourth of July. The road will re-open on July 5. Additional parking will be available at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium grounds on the paved, Pi’ilani Street side. Mass transit will provide free shuttle service to and from the Bayfront area beginning at 10 a.m. and will County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.