Celebrating freedom

Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Photos by Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

Patriotic Americans celebrated Independence Day on Saturday waving flags at motorists passed on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States.