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Posted: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 8:58 AM HST

Hilo Bay Blast highlights 4th of July celebrations

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

The Big Island is gearing up for the Fourth of July. East Hawai`i festivities begin at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow with a 5K run at Liliuokalani Gardens. The annual Hilo Bay Blast gets underway at 10:00 a.m. with a wide range of family-oriented events, according to Department of Parks and Recreation spokesman Jason Armstrong. “This drug and alcohol free event will feature dancing and musical performances, keiki games and a classic car show, a statewide barbecue cook-off, team skateboard competition, and a night time fireworks display,” Armstrong said. Free shuttle rides will be provided from the parking areas at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Mooheau Bus Terminal and Aupuni Center. Kailua-Kona will have a Fourth of July parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by an 8:00 p.m. fireworks display, and the Waikoloa Beach Resort will host an all day event beginning at 11:00 a.m. featuring live entertainment, balloon sculpting, the Zoo-Choo and concluding with fireworks at 8:00 p.m. See schedule of events. Hilo: Wednesday, July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hilo Bay Blast and fireworks show. (Fireworks at 8 p.m.) For more information, contact the Culture and Education Division at 961-8706 or Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 345-9105 or jarmstrong@co.hi.hawaii.us Kailua Bay, Kailua-Kona: Wednesday, July 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parade and fireworks show. (Fireworks show at 8 p.m.) For more information and to view the parade route http://paradesinkona.com/route.html Waikoloa Beach Resort: Wednesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Family events and fireworks display. (Fireworks show at 8 p.m.) For more information, call 808-866-8822.