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America250 events set across Hawaii ahead of July 4
- Hawaii will host multiple America250 Independence Day events across Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui in early July.
- Kauai will host Freedom Fest at PMRF on July 2 with a 5 p.m. start and 9 p.m. fireworks.
- Oahu schedules the Kailua Independence Day Parade for July 4 at 10 a.m.
- Hawaii Island will host the Hilo Bay Blast fireworks exhibition on July 4 at 8 p.m.
- Maui will feature Makawao Stampede Patriotic Day on July 5 at 11 a.m.
- Officials emphasize the events reflect Hawaii’s shared past and Spirit of Aloha while honoring veterans.
- Donations are being sought to fund the celebrations, with private funding and no government money listed.
- People can donate to hawaiiamerica250.org/home to support event costs.
- The effort followed an executive order in 2023 and continued through 2024 and 2025 before the first event.
- The capstone events aim to draw large crowds as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday nationwide.
- Hawaii News Now is covering the America250 Hawaii plans and related statements from commissioners.
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