A large crowd of spectators welcomed 52 colorful entries at the 20th annual Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade with its theme “Celebrate Freedom!” and witnessed a Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay on Saturday. ADVERTISING A large crowd of spectators welcomed 52
A large crowd of spectators welcomed 52 colorful entries at the 20th annual Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade with its theme “Celebrate Freedom!” and witnessed a Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay on Saturday.
The Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association has announced that the following entries have been awarded certificates:
Nonprofit entries
Float: first, Friends of Big Island Drug Court; second, Solid Rock Ministries; third, Military Spouses
Marching: first, Disabled American Vets; second, Daughters of the American Revolution; third, Kona Veterans
Keiki: first, Kealakehe Hip Hop Spot; second – Zulu Maniacs; third, National Parks of West Hawaii
Commercial entries: first, Randal’s Health Fitness; second, Dolphin Journeys; third, Regency at Hualalai
All entries
Best Patriotic Entry: Military Spouses
Crowd Pleaser: Martin “Lurk” Ewen
Judges’ Special: Quinn’s Almost by the Sea
Best in Theme: St. Michael’s Church
Best in Music: Solar Wind Band
Winners may pick up their awards at the Kona mayor’s office at the West Hawaii Civic Center, beginning on Thursday. Questions may be directed to Barbara Kossow at 938-0806.
The parade and fireworks will be aired Na Leo O Hawaii at 7 p.m. Thursday on Channel 53 or the events may be watched by going to www.naleo.tv.
