4th of July on BI

My husband and I are going to the BI the first of July. Are there any ';special events'; occurring during the 4th of July holiday week?

4th of July on BI

Aloha,

Lots of them!

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE %26amp; CELEBRATION - VOLCANO VILLAGE

9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Music, games, food booths, dunking pond, craft fair and prizes to follow. Fireworks displays at 3 spots in Hilo: On and along the Bayfront Highway and beach area; the soccer fields along Kamehameha Avenue; %26amp; Queen Liliuokalani Park.

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM starting at Kona Kekuaokalani Gymnasium (near Old Airport) to Coconut Grove Marketplace. 4:00-10:00 p.m. childrens%26#39; program, dance, music, bands and competitions with prizes, and fireworks.

GREAT WAIKOLOA RUBBER DUCKIE RACE %26amp; 4TH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA Free entertainment all day, from 10 am to 8:30 pm; Fireworks and laser light show at 8:30 pm.

45th ANNUAL PARKER RANCH 4th OF JULY RODEO Traditional rodeo events from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Parker Ranch Arena, Waimea. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea. Cost: $6 (ages 10 and under are free).

4th of July on BI

%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;Fireworks displays at 3 spots in Hilo: On and along the Bayfront Highway and beach area; the soccer fields along Kamehameha Avenue; %26amp; Queen Liliuokalani Park.

They have all these things; however they also close the entire Bayfront highway to vehicular traffic and the resulting parking situation is difficult, as the parking downtown is limited at all times. One would want to arrive early and get situated.

Hilo is the largest town on the island and there is more than enough turnout from the local population to cause congestion. The chances of the fireworks being rained out or fogged out is 50-50. Such is life in Hilo. I would not drive from the other side for the events. If you happen to be over here, then for sure, check it out.