Does the military base in Honolulu still do fireworks for July 4? Is it worth it to head out there or just stay on Waikiki beach?

Yes...but every year since the 9/11 attack, it's been "for military personnel only", closed to the general public.

I can see the Schofield (or was it Pearl Harbor?) fireworks and the Ala Moana fireworks from my condo, and they went on for the same amount of time....so they are both good shows. Here's the rundown on fireworks this year, which should be good!

Friday, July 2: Free fireworks at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. (Enjoy Olomana in the Paradise lounge afterward.)

Saturday, July 3: Fireworks at Aloha Tower Marketplace. At least, I think so...usually they do their fireworks on July 3 so it does not compete with Ala Moana

Sunday, July 4: Fireworks at Ala Moana. There is a free concert on the top deck parking lot facing the ocean at about 5 or 6; the deck opens at 3. Fireworks start at 8 or 8:30. To me, this is the best show in town....the guys who put this on have done the fireworks at the Olympics.

Thank you, thank you - this makes my planning much easier.

So Melissa, with those views you must have your family over a lot to barbecue and see the shows, right?

Need I remind you last July 4 was my first Ind. Day in my fabulous new place, but I didn't know if I would have views of the fireworks or not. If you were paying attention at Christmas, you would have heard me inviting everyone over for July 4.

Do you really mean EVERYONE, Melissa? Cause, it would be nice not to have to fight the crowds at Ala Moana! ;-)

hahahaaaaaaaa.....I knew that would happen!

topping for Kimosobbe

Hey Melissa did I see an invitation for the 5 of us to join you on the 4th of July? OK dont kill me!!!! Just kidding!!!! Thanks

Hmm, you get points for paying attention! my bro, however......hahaha