#America 250

America 250 on Big Island: Fourth of July promises family fun festivities, fireworks and more

This year’s celebrations have even more significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; July 4 festivities will include rodeos, parades and community events such as a 5K run/walk/roll in salute of veterans, drag races, a car show, keiki activities, poolside parties, plenty of food, live music, a rubber duckie race and a lot more.

Applications open for $25,000 grant to art, culture programs supporting Hawaiʻi veterans

The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will select the grantee with the federal funding part of the America 250 celebration.