For the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration, Kauaʻi Hospiceʻs 33rd annual “Concert in the Sky” will be the island’s only major Fourth of July event.
In early June, the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands announced it was canceling its annual America’s Most West Freedom Fest for reasons that included high costs and budget constraints.
The Kauaʻi Hospice celebration features an evening of live music, food, family fun and a fireworks show under the stars at Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field in Līhuʻe. Gates open on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The Green, a reggae band, is headlining the entertainment.
“We’re expecting a good amount of people, said Erika Valente, director of mission advancement at
Kaua`i Hospice.
The spectacular “Concert in the Sky” combines choreographed music with a fireworks display that will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary while raising money to support hospice care and bereavement services on Kauaʻi.
The event includes a variety of food vendors and “a ton of craft vendors,” as well as prize drawings, a patriotic tribute, bounce houses, water slides, a zip line and games.
“There’s gonna be a lot of activity, a lot of family fun,” Valente said. “There will also be a fun zone for children. For $20, they can purchase a wristband and participate in all the fun activities. Yeah, it’s gonna be a super fun day!” she said full of excitement.
General admission on Fourth of July is $32.49. For children ages 6-12 the price is $11.49, with free admission for children 5 and under.
“Every ticket purchased helps to ensure that individuals and families on Kauaʻi continue to receive compassionate hospice and palliative care when they need it the most,” Valente said.
Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early, expect heavy traffic around the event area, and follow parking and public safety instructions.
Parking will now be available at the courthouse, in a grassy lot across from Kauaʻi Collision Center (as you enter the stadium parking lot), and in the front section of the stadium parking lot.
“We will have parking attendants directing traffic,” added Valente.
Editor’s note: This story was updated with new information regarding parking for the event.
