HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-02 Kailua-Kona Holds Fourth of July Parade, Fireworks -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
July 2, 2019
Contact: Barbara Kossow: 808-323-4444
NEWS RELEASE
2019 Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza
All across America, community parades and fireworks are an integral part of celebrating
Independence Day. Kailua-Kona this year will again feature its signature Fourth of July
Parade and fabulous fireworks display. Come on down with the family to enjoy a great
holiday event.
This year’s theme is “The Pride of Hawai‘i with Liberty and Aloha for All”.
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What: The 24 Annual Kailua-Kona Community Independence Day Parade
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When: Thursday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Parade Route: Procession from Kekuaokalani Gym, heading south on Kuakini
Highway to Palani Road where it will continue down Ali‘i Drive, ending at Walua Road.
PTA Commander LTC Loreto V. Borce, Jr. will serve as grand marshal.
Fireworks Display:
At 8:00 p.m., the skies over Kailua Bay will light up in a 10-minute “Fireworks
Extravaganza,” presented by Hawaiʻi Explosives and Pyrotechnics, Inc.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.