How to Celebrate the 4th of July Hawaiian Style

Everyone that lives in Hawaii knows that there are numerous 4^th of July celebrations on every island, but there are also Hawaiian style 4^th of July celebrations. While there may be some similarities, celebrating the 4^th of July Hawaiian style really does take on a whole new meaning.

Yes, I know I am Hauli, but I did grow up in Hawaii and I know exactly what goes down when you celebrate the 4^th of July Hawaiian style. With that being said, what are some of the best ways to celebrate the 4^th of July Hawaiian style? Well, there are a number of ways to do it, but here are some of the best.

Celebrate the 4^th of July Hawaiian Style With These Options

4^th of July Hawaiian Style Beach BBQ

I think most of us can agree that this should top the list. Hawaii beach BBQ’s are already stuff of legend and when you throw a National Holiday into the mix things get downright nuts!

See, not only do we celebrate the 4^th of July on the beach with a blowout BBQ, but we do it from 8 am in the morning until midnight. Yep, there is no stopping it once you get family and friends together. Plus, you want to have plenty of time for cooking, drinking, eating, games, beach and surf.

Just because it gets dark doesn’t mean the party stops, it simply means it is time for more food and drink, and of course, 4^th of July Fireworks. Since this is Hawaii, we like to watch our fireworks right on the beach.

4^th of July Hawaiian Style House Party

Think of it along the same lines of the beach BBQ, except everyone is getting together at the house for a mayjah rayjah (look it up, it means something amazing)!

4^th of July Hawaiian style house parties have been known to get out of hand fast, not in a bad way, just in a way of celebration. While other parts of America are enjoying a more low key party a Hawaiian style 4^th of July house party is taking it to the next level. Not sure who the person standing next to you is? No worries, everyone is Ohana for the party, so sit back, chill and enjoy the day.

Popping Firecrackah

No, I didn’t misspell anything, I actually spelled the term the way it should be spelt and pronounced everywhere. We don’t shoot fireworks off in Hawaii, we go and pop firecrackahs.

Yes, there are certain permits you need to acquire these days to set off fireworks in Hawaii, but honestly that is laughable, because everyone still does it. It isn’t a true 4^th of July Hawaiian Style celebration until you have popped firecrackah with your Ohana and your friends.

We Go Surf

Surfing is Hawaii’s pastime, so why not go surf on 4^th of July? Well, we do, so you should too. We like to wake up at the crack of dawn, get the surfboard ready and then hit the beach for an all day surf session. How do we end our amazing Hawaiian Style 4^th of July? You guessed it, we go eat and pop firecrackah.

Watching Fireworks On the Beach

Yes, we enjoy watching fireworks on the 4^th of July just like every other state. However, we like to do it Hawaiian style by watching our fireworks displays from the beach. Wind in your hair, ocean breezes on your face, the smell of the islands, having your friends and Ohana by your side. Watching fireworks on the beach is how we do it Hawaiian style on the 4^th of July.

I may be a little biased having grown up in Hawaii, but I guarantee you there is no better place to be on the 4^th of July than in Hawaii. On the flipside, there may be some great things going on around the rest of the nation on the 4^th of July, but nothing can compare to celebrating the 4^th if July Hawaiian style. Cheeehooooo gang. Aloha and have a safe and happy 4^th of July celebration whatever your plans may be.