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Kailua fireworks show saved

By Leila Fujimori

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 27, 2009

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With contributions from $1 to $15,000, Kailua rallied to keep a 61-year-old tradition burning bright -- the Kailua Fourth of July fireworks show.

"There's a feeling that everything's falling by the wayside -- the weak economy, furloughs, the drop in the visitor count," said Kailua resident Brook Gramann, who spearheaded the fundraising effort. "This is one thing that people wanted to keep."

Kailua's public fireworks display is one of several on Oahu Friday and next Saturday.

Each year, the Kailua fireworks show faces the threat of cancellation because of funding. This year $53,000 poured in, well above the $42,000 needed for a 12- to 14-minute display. The extra funds will be used to pay for expenses such as special-duty police and for extending the show a few minutes. The remainder will be saved for next year, Gramann said.

Honolulu Fire Chief Kenneth Silva says: "The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public displays conducted by trained professionals on Oahu."

Consumer firework go on sale Monday. A permit is needed to by firecrackers. The $25 permits are available at Satellite City Halls.

FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Friday:

» Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 7:45 p.m.

» Aloha Tower Marketplace, 9 p.m.

Next Saturday:

» Kailua Beach Park, 8 p.m.

» Maili Beach Park, 8 p.m.

» Maunalua Bay (Hawaii Kai), 8 p.m.

» Marriot Ihilani Resort & Spa, 8 p.m.

» Ala Moana Beach, 8:30 p.m.

» Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, 8:30 p.m.

» Hickam Air Force Base, 8:30 p.m.

» Turtle Bay Resort, 9 p.m.

» Pearl Harbor, 9 p.m.

» Schofield Barracks, 9 p.m.

Source: Honolulu Fire Department

 

 

With contributions from $1 to $15,000, Kailua rallied to keep a 61-year-old tradition burning bright -- the Kailua Fourth of July fireworks show.


"There's a feeling that everything's falling by the wayside -- the weak economy, furloughs, the drop in the visitor count," said Kailua resident Brook Gramann, who spearheaded the fundraising effort. "This is one thing that people wanted to keep."

Kailua's public fireworks display is one of several on Oahu Friday and next Saturday.

Each year, the Kailua fireworks show faces the threat of cancellation because of funding. This year $53,000 poured in, well above the $42,000 needed for a 12- to 14-minute display. The extra funds will be used to pay for expenses such as special-duty police and for extending the show a few minutes. The remainder will be saved for next year, Gramann said.

Honolulu Fire Chief Kenneth Silva says: "The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public displays conducted by trained professionals on Oahu."

Consumer firework go on sale Monday. A permit is needed to by firecrackers. The $25 permits are available at Satellite City Halls.

FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

Friday:

» Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 7:45 p.m.

» Aloha Tower Marketplace, 9 p.m.

Next Saturday:

» Kailua Beach Park, 8 p.m.

» Maili Beach Park, 8 p.m.

» Maunalua Bay (Hawaii Kai), 8 p.m.

» Marriot Ihilani Resort & Spa, 8 p.m.

» Ala Moana Beach, 8:30 p.m.

» Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, 8:30 p.m.

» Hickam Air Force Base, 8:30 p.m.

» Turtle Bay Resort, 9 p.m.

» Pearl Harbor, 9 p.m.

» Schofield Barracks, 9 p.m.

Source: Honolulu Fire Department

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