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CONTACT: Margo Mau Bunnell
Title: Sales & Operations Manager
Phone: 886-8822 or 345-9364
Email: mmau@waikoloaland.com
HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE (AND YELLOW)
‘Family Fourth’ at Waikoloa Beach Resort, Tuesday, July 4, 2017
For Immediate Release
Kohala Coast, Hawai‘i Island—From the big splash of a thousand yellow ducks to the fantastic
fireworks finale with music by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, the Family Fourth is a great
way to celebrate the red, white and blue. Waikoloa Beach Resort’s free, all-day event features
nonstop entertainment, balloon art, carnival games and treats for all ages, from 10:30 a.m. to
9:30 p.m., at Kings’ Shops, Queens’ MarketPlace and Waikoloa Bowl.
Family Fourth begins at 10:30 a.m. with opening oli (chant) and traditional hula kahiko at Kings’
Shops, followed by Hawaiian music from Komakakino. Leading up to the big race at 3 p.m.,
great entertainment by Micah De Aguiar with Kuleana, and Lito Arkangel. And afterward, one of
Hawaii’s favorite singer-songwriters, John Cruz. (See schedule below). Special promotions will
be offered from select merchants throughout the Shops.
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The 26 Annual Rubber Duckie Race, is a major fundraiser for the United Cerebral Palsy
Association of Hawaii (UCPA). Thousands of rubber duckies are adopted by people from near
and far, who gather around Kings’ Lake to watch their ducks take the plunge, and cheer them
on to the finish line. Winners reward their owners with valuable prizes. To adopt a duck, call
Kings’ Shops office, at 886-8811. All proceeds benefit UCPA of Hawai‘i.
At Queens’ MarketPlace, salsa lovers from around the island bring their dancing shoes to join
the Salsa Latinos at the Coronation Pavilion at 12 noon. At the same time, attendees can enjoy
a fun selection of Carnival Games with prizes, amazing balloon-twist art by Balloon Monsoon,
and cotton candy and popcorn stands. Tomi Isobe Blues Band, DamStr8, Lorenzo’s Army and
the Larry Dupio Blues Band fill the day with music.
Doors open to Waikoloa Bowl at 4:30 p.m., for an exciting concert by Tomi Isobe Blues Band
and the powerful sound of the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific, followed by a
fireworks extravaganza.
From their station at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the Band travels across the Islands, to
Japan and throughout the Pacific region to perform hundreds of musical concerts each year. For
Family Fourth, the Band will be playing a variety of pop, rock and R&B hits, as well as patriotic
music for the fireworks extravaganza that lights up the sky at Waikoloa Bowl.
Beach mats or chairs are welcome for open lawn seating in Waikoloa Bowl. Coolers and
alcoholic beverages are not permitted. This is a non-smoking event. Waikoloa Beach Resort
would like to thank the Hawaii County Fire Department for co-sponsoring the community
fireworks display. For more information visit www.WaikoloaBeachResort.com or call Queens’
MarketPlace office at 886-8822.
July 4 Schedule of Events
Kings’ Shops
10:30 a.m. Opening chant and hula kahiko
11 a.m. Komakakino with Hālau
12 p.m. Micah De Aguiar with Kuleana
1:30 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest
2 p.m. Lito Arkangel
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3 p.m. 26 Annual Rubber Duckie Race for UCPA of Hawai‘i
3:30 p.m. John Cruz
4:30 p.m. Duck Calling and Duck Waddling Contests
5:30 p.m. Award Ceremony at Center Stage
Queens’ MarketPlace, Coronation Pavilion
12 p.m. Salsa Latinos
12-5 p.m. Cotton candy, popcorn, balloon art by Balloon Monsoon, Carnival games
throughout Queens’ MarketPlace
2 p.m. Tomi Isobe Blues Band
3 p.m. DamStr8
4 p.m. Lorenzo’s Army
5 p.m. Larry Dupio Blues Band
8:30 p.m. Music by Full Circle at the Coronation Pavilion, to wind down the night
Waikoloa Bowl
4:30 p.m. Entrances open to Waikoloa Bowl
5 p.m. Music by Tomi Isobe Blues Band
6:30 p.m. United States Air Force Band of the Pacific
8 p.m. FIREWORKS SHOW