About Fireworks in Hawaii

Information about about fireworks in Hawaii. Includes Hawaii's fireworks laws, permits, safety, public aerial fireworks displays, and the movement to ban personal fireworks in Hawaii.

Visitors who spend the Fourth of July, New Year's Eve, or Chinese New Year in Hawaii, should prepare themselves for some loud and explosive action. I will never forget the first time I saw (and heard) one of my Hawaii neighbors string 10,000 firecrackers together, hang them over the branch of a tree, and set the whole thing on fire! Or wading through early-morning ankle-deep firecracker papers in the streets of Waikiki on New Year's Day.

Firecrackers are a strong cultural tradition in Hawaii, especially among Hawaii's Chinese American community, because in Chinese culture, fireworks during New Year Celebrations are suppose to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck during the coming year.

Where to find Aerial Fireworks Displays in Hawaii
Where to find public aerial fireworks displays on the 4th of July, New Year's Eve, and on other special occasions in Hawaii.

Fireworks Permits in Hawaii
Information about personal and commercial fireworks permits in Hawaii, including where to get them, how much they cost, and what they allow you to do.

Fireworks Laws in Hawaii
Information about fireworks laws in Hawaii and how those laws have evolved over the years.

The Movement to Ban Firecrackers in Hawaii
Firecrackers are a strong cultural tradition in Hawaii, but some islanders would like to see personal fireworks outlawed because of the problems they cause.

Fireworks Safety Tips
If personal fireworks are allowed in your part of the world, be sure to follow these important fireworks safety tips.

Articles and Opinions About Hawaii Fireworks

- 2008: Kailua Beach Park Fireworks Show Allowed to Go Forward
- 2006: Plenty of Peril With Illegal Fireworks
- Honolulu Issues 12,000 New Year's Eve Fireworks Permits
- Hawaii Aerial Fireworks Thefts Concern Authorities
- Hawaii New Year's Fireworks Tradition is Dangerous
- Fireworks No Longer a Tolerable Isle Tradition
- Isle Fireworks Create a Dangerous Custom
- Doctors Suggest Masks to Combat Fireworks Smoke

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