Monday, July 4: 
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade begins at 6 p.m. starting at the Kekuaokalani Gym/Pool Complex on Kuakini Hwy.   It will proceed south on Kuakini Hwy, to Palani Road, to Ali`i Drive, and then south on Ali`i Drive to Walua Road just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Following the parade, there will be a grand Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay, starting at 8 p.m. For more information call (808) 313-0025 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.