Aloha and welcome to our annual Honolulu, Oahu July 4th guide! As it’s early in 2026, most venues have not yet announced what events that they are hosting this year. As we learn of fun events for 2026, we will note them with a bold, red 2026.
Oahu is a fun and patriotic place to celebrate July 4th! This year will be packed with great options including top entertainment and amazing fireworks shows. So, let’s look at what’s planned for Independence Day Weekend on Oahu!
Fun Independence Day Activities from Waikiki – To Be Determined for 2026
Fireworks Cruises
Several boat tour operators host fun cruises to view fireworks. fireworks. Seeing Honolulu’s city lights and the local fireworks is a beautiful view from a boat. The fireworks cruises operating for 2026 are to be determined.
Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta at Waikiki Beach – To Be Verified for 2026
Though this event is not specifically Independence Day related, the Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta takes place annually on the fourth of July. Often times the participants dress in red, white, and blue to honor the holiday. Outrigger canoe crews race in the surf at Waikiki Beach. The races and festivities typically run from morning to mid-afternoon.
4th of July Fireworks at Hukilau Marketplace – To Be Determined for 2026
The following information is from 2025. It is possible that it may be repeated in 2026.
In Laie, on the North Shore of Oahu, the Hukilau Marketplace will host a free event including concerts and fireworks. Kids can enjoy inflatables, balloon twisting, and face painting. Concert performers include Boso Uso, North Kingdom, Natural vibrations and Ekolu. Festivities begin at approximately 4:00 p.m. with the big fireworks show starting at 9:00 p.m.
Parking will be available at Brigham Young University – Hawaii (BYUH) with free shuttle transport to Hukilau Marketplace. Umbrellas, mats, lawn chairs are allowed. Prohibited items include pop-up tents, golf carts, alcohol, smoking and kava.
Note that Hukilau Marketplace is affiliated with and adjacent to one of Oahu’s biggest attractions, the Polynesian Cultural Center. If you’ve never been to the Polynesian Cultural Center, it’s a fun-filled day exploring the colorful cultures of the Polynesian islands, like Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand and, of course, Hawaii. On July 4th, visitors could spend the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, perhaps enjoy an evening luau, too. Then, after exploring the Polynesian Cultural Center, check out the free entertainment and fireworks next door at the Hukilau Marketplace.
Haleiwa July 4th Festival, Fireworks & Community Festival – To Be Determined for 2026
The following information is from 2025. It is possible that it may be repeated in 2026.
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts their fourth annual Haleiwa 4th of July Fireworks and Community Festival for 2025. The Independence Day fun will include live music, activities, a car show and a fantastic fireworks show to top off the evening. This event is held at Haleiwa Beach Park starting at 1:00 p.m. and running to approximately 9:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Kailua Beach 4th of July Parade & Fireworks – To Be Determined for 2026
The following information is from 2025. It is possible that it may be repeated in 2026.
The 76th Annual Kailua Independence Day Parade is set for a 10:00 a.m. start on Kainalu Drive. The 2025 parade theme is “Waves of Aloha.”
Kailua’s 4th of July fireworks show is in the works. The fireworks show is planned to begin at approximately 8:00 p.m on July 4th. Check this page for any additional information. This fireworks show is free and open to the public. Please note that there’s a yellow donate button at the top right on the page.
Ala Moana Center 4th of July – To Be Determined for 2026
The following information is from 2025. It is possible that it may be repeated in 2026.
Ala Moana Center celebrates the 4th of July with free concerts by some of Hawaii’s most celebrated musicians. Kapena, Henry Kapono, Big Every Time (B.E.T.) and Seven Suns are slated to perform. See this link for the concert schedule. In addition the concerts, there will be some family fun, like games, to enjoy.
Note that in previous years, Ala Moana Center traditionally hosted Hawaii’s biggest fireworks show from Ala Moana Beach Park. Unfortunately, that fireworks show hasn’t happened since 2019.
Friday Night Fireworks (Friday, July 3rd) at Hilton Hawaiian Village 2026
For decades, Hilton Hawaiian Village presents a Friday night fireworks show from their beautiful Waikiki beachfront property. Though this typically brief fireworks show (approximately five minutes) isn’t technically an Independence Day event, it’s a convenient way to enjoy fireworks for Independence Day Weekend for visitors and residents of Waikiki Beach. The weekly Friday night fireworks show on Waikiki Beach is set to start at 8:00 p.m.
Other events
Oahu Country Club Golf Course will host a 4th of July Celebration with fireworks according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
Independence Celebration events on Oahu for the military communities
The following information is from 2025. It is possible that it may be repeated in 2026.
The military communities have planned Independence Day celebrations for 2025.
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- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks 2025 – Weyand Field, Schofield Barracks – Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. This event includes free concerts with headliner performance by Collective Soul A fantastic fireworks display is planned for 9:00 p.m. See this link for more details. This event is reserved for Department of Defense ID cardholders and their eligible guests. The public may watch these fireworks shows from afar, but not on base.
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor & Hickam plans a great 4th of July celebration including fun kids and family activities, a car show, concerts and a fireworks spectacular at 9:00 p.m. This event takes place on July 4th at Ward Field. See this link for more information. This event is reserved for Department of Defense ID cardholders and their eligible guests. The public may watch these fireworks shows from afar, but not on base.
- MCCS in Kaneohe hosts a morning fun run, Runway Run, on July 4th, which is open to the public.
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Notes:
- If you are staying in a resort, your resort might be offering special celebrations, barbecues and other fun things to do for Independence Day. Check directly with your resort for what they might be offering.
- If you are visiting Oahu, be sure to check out our guide to what you need to know for a July vacation in Hawaii.
- Events are subject to change without notice. Over the 15-plus years we’ve been following and covering these special events, we have rarely observed any deviations, but they have happened. One year, an event was cancelled altogether with no notice. Another year, there was an issue with a computer motherboard used for the pyrotechnics, which resulted in a last-minute postponement of the fireworks show until July 5th.
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- This page was last updated February 11, 2026.
