Enjoy Independence Day in Hawaiʻi with our guide to patriotic 4th of July events on Oʻahu, with family-friendly gatherings and fireworks shows over the weekend.
Things to Do for 4th of July in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in 2025
Browse this extensive list of 4th of July events, activities and celebrations across Oʻahu.
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Tours & Activities to Try This July
4th of July on Oʻahu
The 4th of July holiday in Hawaiʻi takes place on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Celebrations often include fireworks displays, live entertainment and a variety of outdoor festivities. With the holiday landing on a Friday, events and gatherings are expected to take place throughout the long weekend.
Hotel Pool Days & Cabana Hire
Book a Resort Pass for exclusive access to Waikīkī hotel pools, lounge chairs and private cabanas — perfect way to relax poolside and enjoy the 4th of July without booking a room.
4th of July Meals
4 July 2025
4th of July Events Calendar
Various July 2025
- 4th of July Celebration! Spectacular Savings at Ala Moana Center
- Fourth of July Weekend Deal at Waikele Premium Outlets
4th of July Fireworks Celebrations on Oʻahu
- 8pm: Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show *according to this Hilton Hawaiian Village post the fireworks will be at 8pm on 4 Jul 2025.
- 8pm Fireworks: July 4th Kailua Fireworks Show
- 8:30pm Fireworks: Haleʻiwa 4th of July Fireworks & Community Festival *I emailed the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and asked when the fireworks will happen and they replied “Around 8:30 when it’s dark”.
- 9pm Fireworks: 4th of July at Hukilau Marketplace at Polynesian Cultural Center
- 9pm Fireworks: USAG Hawaiʻi 4th of July Independence Day Celebration at Schofield Barracks *admission is free and open to all DOD ID Cardholders only.
- 9pm Fireworks: 4th of July Celebration 2025 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Ward Field *admission is free and open to all DOD ID Cardholders only.
Fri 4 July Events
- Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta on Waikīkī Beach
- 4th of July BBQ at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay (tickets required)
- 4th of July featuring Anuhea at Prince Waikiki (tickets required)
- 4th of July Jazz Party featuring Ambrose & pianist Eddy Bishai (tickets required)
- Celebrate the 4th of July with Christie Brooke (tickets required)
- Dive’n’Movie Matinee: The Incredibles (PG)
- Kailua 4th of July Independence Day Parade “Waves of Aloha” from 10am
- ROCK THE 4th with Henry Kapono at the Lounge (tickets required)
- Special 4th of July Concert at Ala Moana Center
- Tiki’s Waikiki 4th of July Pool Party (tickets required)
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 5 July 2025
- Dive’n’Movie Night: Captain America, A Brave New World (PG-13)
- Red, White & Brass with Island Fever Brass at The Gatsy Hawai’i
Sun 6 July 2025
TBC July 2025
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INSIDE TIP: As the 4th of July approaches, watch for more event announcements and bookmark this page for updates. Some events may require advance reservations or tickets. While we strive for accuracy, please confirm details with organizers as dates, times and pricing may change.
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