(For a more complete listing of events, go to KONAWEB's Big Island Events Calendar).

July 4, 2009
FOURTH OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - KAILUA-KONA
The theme for this year's 4th of July parade is "Celebrate Freedom!". Grand Marshall will be Judge Ronald Ibarra. The parade will begin at 5:30pm at the Kekua'okalani Gym and follow the traditional route from the Kona Gym along KuakiniHwy.to Palani, down to Ali'i Dr., along Ali'i Dr. to Coconut Grove Marketplace. Announcing stations will be at Kaiwi and Kuakini (West Hawaii Today), King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Life Church above Shave Ice, Pancho & Lefty's, Kimo's/Uncle Billy's (with a magic show at 5), Waterfront Row (with music at 5), and La Cala at Coconut Grove Marketplace. 60 entries, including military, community groups, music, lights, and more. Entry deadline June 25. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For more information, call (808) 329-5226, email konakolohe@yahoo.com or visit www.konaparades.com

July 4, 2009
FIREWORKS OVER KAILUA-KONA
Fourth of July fireworks will start at 8:30 p.m. over Kailua Bay. To enjoy patriotic music with the fireworks, tune to LAVA105.3 FM. Mahalo to the many generous local sponsors who funded these fireworks ($3500 in donations still needed as of June 20th)! Time: 8:30 p.m. till approx. 8:45 p.m. For more information about donating to the fireworks fund (deadline is June 26th), call 329-3602 or email bkossow@co.hawaii.hi.us or visit www.konaparades.com

July 4, 2009
ANNUAL KAILUA-KONA FOURTH OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - COCONUT GROVE MARKETPLACE
Annual alcohol and drug-free family event from 4-10pm at Coconut Grove MarketPlace's volleyball court. The end of the parade will arrive between 6 & 7pm, with fireworks over the Bay at 8:30pm. At 9pm the Hero of the Year award will be presented, then there will be the "Big Island B-Boy Battle" breakdance competition, a skatepark will be set up near Outback Steakhouse, and there will be performances by local artists, dancers and musicians, including LT Smooth, ILLCO Antix Band and Red Light Taxi. Clowns, face-painting, children's activities and gifts are planned, as well. For more info, call 990-4263 or email julie@aceigo.com

July 4, 2009
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & CELEBRATION - VOLCANO VILLAGE
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, featuring the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Music, games, food booths, dunking pond, craft fair and prizes to follow. Call Betsy Mitchell for more info at (808) 967-7209.

July 4, 2009
KA'U 4th OF JULY PARADE AND HO'OLAULEA
Event will take place from 10am-6pm. Parade on Hwy. 11 will begin at 10am, featuring pa'u riders, classic cars. floats and marchers, followed by a ho'olaulea at the ball park from 11am-6pm. Food, crafts, service booths, and a full lineup of entertainment emceed by radio personality, Kahikina, is planned.

July 7, 2009
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM - KAILUA-KONA LIBRARY
The Kona Underwater Photographic Society (KUPS) will be on hand to talk about the club and its activities, introduce you to the world of underwater photography and videography, and share the excitement and beauty of the sea, from right here in Kona to destinations all over the world, as captured by KUPS members. Don't miss this chance to watch incredible imagery presented in slideshows and videos. Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK), sponsors programs for the benefit of the Kona community. This program is offered free to the public. Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Kailua-Kona Public Library. Free to the public. For more information, call 331-1781, email folkhawaii@yahoo.com or visit www.geocities.com/Konalibraries

July 11, 2009
SOUTH KONA GREEN MARKET "GREEN CLEAN II" - KEALAKEKUA
Time: 7:00am to 12:00pm (no early sales). A morning of treasure hunting - find gently used housewareds, clothing, tools, books, toys, furniture, and more. Food and live music too! Cost to participate is $10 for a 10 x 10 space. For more info, or to reserve your spot, contact Tim at 328-8797 or stop by the So. Kona Mkt Info booth on Sundays from 9am-10m. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden.

July 11, 2009
KONA MUSIC SAMPLER - ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Arts of Kona presents "Kona Music Sampler", a smorgasbord of musical genres for all music lovers at 7pm at the Aloha Theatre. Grammy nominee and slack key headliner John Keawe and hula presenter Hope Keawe are joined by The Chamber Orchestra of Kona, Early Music Hawai'i, Na Mele Pono traditional Hawai'ian band, Voggy Mountain Ramblers bluegrass, and Francine Alexander lounge-style vocal/piano selections. Proceeds will help underwrite scholarships for Arts of Kona 2010 Memberships for participants in the Oct 24th Youth Artists' Showcase. Advance tickets/donations: Adults $15; Students $10. At the door donations: Adults $20; Students $15. Tickets are available through www.APACHawaii.org or at Kona Wine Market, Music Exchange, or Soundwave Music in Kailua-Kona. For more information, call 895-2107, email hbeljean@gmail.com or visit http://www.artsofkona.com