4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Lahaina Town
Free
Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a variety of bands play in a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 pm. A fireworks display lighting the night sky over Lahaina is scheduled for 8 pm. Fireworks can be viewed from charter boats in Lahaina Harbor and on land throughout Lahaina Town. Enjoy an afternoon of great fun, food, shopping, entertainment and more, followed by a spectacular sunset and a fireworks celebration.
2013 Maui Invitational Music Festival presents July 4 Concert in the Park
4:30pm – 10:00pm
The annual celebration outdoors on the Lahaina Library Lawn features fireworks and traditional holiday music performed by the Maui Community Band under the direction of Lisa Lowen and assistant conductors Lance Jo, Ted Manzano, andStephen Rodrigues. Preshow entertanment by UH-Maui Institute of Hawaiian Music under the direction of George Kahumoku, Jr.
4th of July at Whalers Village in Kaanapali
2435 Ka’anapali Parkway, Ka’anapali
Cultural hula lessons, from 3-4 pm. Stop by with the kids for a Face Painting session, 11-1 pm, and delight your loved ones with festive sparkles on your cheeks. And do you remember believing in magic? Brenton Keith & His Bag O’Tricks, who has been astonishing Hawai‘i for over ten years with high-energy magic and comedy, from 1:30-2:30 pm. It’s wild performance art at its finest, with sleight-of-hand and impeccable timing, guaranteed to evoke many laughs. You can’t help but wonder: “But what, really, is inside Magic Brent’s bag?”
Red, White, and Ocean Blue Day- Maui Ocean Center
Thursday, July 4
The Aquarium puts an ocean-friendly spin on the national holiday with special presentations and giveaways. Ocean Naturalists will highlight ocean, land and energy conservation and share helpful hints with guests on how they can protect and promote healthy oceans. Children ages 3-12 will receive a special prize; giveaways will be offered at the Aquarium’s Front Gate while supplies last.
Makawao 4th of July Parade and Rodeo
Parade: Saturday, July 6 from 9:00am-12:00pm in Makawao Town
Parade starts at lower end of Baldwin Avenue, goes up to Makawao Avenue and ends at Eddie Tam Center. Colorful Hawaiian Style Wild West Parade, complete with Rodeo Royalty, Beauty Queens, foliage draped Pa’u Riders, Classic Cars, decked-out Cowboys & Cowgirls, music & floats competing for coveted trophies. There will be NO PARKING in town. Parking at the Oskie Rice Arena Rodeo Grounds and take the FREE SHUTTLE to the parade from 7am-9am, and back to Rodeo Grounds beginning at 11:30 am. Public restrooms will be available at Eddie Tam Center, porta potties at parking lot of Komoda’s Store. For Parade information, please call 572-9565.
Rodeo: Saturday, July 6 and Sunday July 9 at 1:00pm at Oskie Rice Arena in Olinda
Rodeo includes bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away. Live band after Rodeo on Saturday. Rodeo admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $5 kids. For Rodeo information, please call 283-2741
Bull Bash: Friday, July 5 at 7:00pm at Oskie Rice Arena in Olinda
Bull Bash admission is $15 adults.
Pacific Whale Foundation 4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Maalaea
Bring your family and friends on this cruise to enjoy the colorful fireworks and celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy American favorite appetizers, yummy desserts and unlimited soda and juice for all. Our tantalizing appetizers include Hawaiian BBQ glazed Ribs and Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled veggie medley, Mediterranean pasta salad, potato-macaroni salad, rolls sliced watermelon and triple chocolate brownies. Book early, this cruise is ideal for families and sells out every year! For more information, please visit: www.pacificwhale.org.
Department of Fire and Public Safety Announces Information Regarding
Fireworks for the 4th of July
The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety has announced that the sale of fireworks will begin on Saturday, June 29, 2013 and end on July 4, 2013. Fireworks permits will not be required for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes, and cylindrical or cone fountains which emit effects not higher than 12 feet off the ground. At this time none of the local retailers are selling any fire crackers in the County of Maui, therefore no firecracker permits will be issued.
The Fire Prevention Bureau would also like to remind residents of the following rules in relation to fireworks:
• Fireworks can only be legally set off from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
• Setting off fireworks outside designated times is punishable by law. Violations are subject to fines of up to $2,000.00.
• Aerial fireworks are illegal and extremely dangerous. Importing and selling aerial fireworks without a permit is a Class C Felony.
General Prohibitions
• It is unlawful to remove or extract pyrotechnic contents.
• It is unlawful to throw any ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle.
• It is unlawful to set off fireworks within 1000 feet of health care facilities and facilities for animals.
• It is unlawful to set off fireworks by schools.
• It is unlawful to set off fireworks on public roads, in County parks, at County facilities, cane fields, or places of worship.
• It is unlawful for any person without a permit to set off, ignite, discharge or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks within 500 feet from any hotel.
• It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell or give any fireworks to minors, and for any minors to possess, purchase, set off, ignite or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks, except that which parents or guardians may allow the minor to use while under the immediate supervision and control of an adult.
Safety Tips Regarding Fireworks Use:
• Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries.
• Young children and fireworks do not mix. Never give fireworks, even sparklers, to young children. Sparklers burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Older children should only use fireworks under the direct supervision of an adult.
• Always read and follow all warnings and instructions listed by the manufacturer for the safe use and handling of fireworks.
• Make sure you have a clear, flat area to use the fireworks; away from structures, dry grass or brush, or other readily ignitable materials.
• Have a water hose or bucket of water readily available in case of a fire.
The BEST way to stay safe is not to use fireworks at all…PLEASE LEAVE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS! This year there is one public fireworks display scheduled at 8:00 P.M. on the 4th of July, from a barge offshore of Front Street. Motorists should note that a closure of Front Street is scheduled for the 4th of July celebration.
For additional information on the fireworks permits, contact the Maui Fire Prevention Bureau at (808) 244-9161 or visit www.mauicounty.gov/fireprevention and review the fireworks rules.
