Best July 4th Fireworks
Oahu, HI: Ala Moana Fireworks
So grand is this pyro party on the southern shore of Oahu that some 50,000 people watch it each year, most from perches in Waikiki and Honolulu, several miles away. It’s gargantuan in part because the shells are launched from three rigs at the end of Magic Island, a man-made peninsula perpendicular to Ala Moana Beach, and not from waterborne barges. This setup was chosen to protect the fragile offshore reefs, says Pyro Spectaculars’ Ian Gilfillan.
Where to View: Many spectators set up camp on sponsor Ala Moana Shopping Center’s parking deck turned scenic outlook. To us, however, the idea of watching the sky light up beside the lapping waters of Mamala Bay with sand between our toes sounds more enchanting.
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