04 | FRIDAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

SPECIAL

√ 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR, with Billy Ray Cyrus in concert, fun run, pony rides, crafts and new products bazaar, rides, games, entertainment, flag retreat, fireworks and more; 8 a.m. fun run, 9 a.m. festivities, 5:05 p.m. concert, 9 p.m. fireworks; Schofield Barracks, Sills Field; free; 655-0110.

√ BAYFEST 2008, with carnival rides, Island Lifestyle expo, military displays, food, boat rides around Coconut Island, Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins concerts and more; 12 p.m.-1 a.m. (7 p.m. concert); Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kane'ohe Bay; continues 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday; $5*, $35* concert and admission; 254-7679, www.bayfesthawaii.com.

√ Fourth of July at Ma'ili Beach Park, with entertainment, games, arts and crafts, keiki rides; 12-10 p.m.; fireworks at 8 p.m.; Ma'ili Beach Park; free.

√ ALA MOANA FIREWORKS, with entertainment by John Cruz, Holunape, Kristian Lei, Bruce Shimabu-kuro, The Makaha Sons, Ten Feet, Makana, Willie K., Raiatea Helm; 12-5 p.m. Ala Moana Center Centerstage and 5-8:30 p.m. makai parking deck, fireworks off Magic Island at 8:30 p.m.; free; www.alamoanacenter.com.

√ INDEPENDENCE DAY AT MAUNALUA BAY, outrigger canoe rides, food, information booths, fireworks show, entertainment with Henry Kapono, Joe Recca Trio, Afatia, The John Cruz Band, New Hope Chrisitan Dance Studio and more; 2-9 p.m., 8 p.m. fireworks; Maunalua Bay; free; 395-0577.

√ KAILUA 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY, sponsored by Kailua Chamber of Commerce; 10 a.m. parade begins at corner of 'Oma'o and Kainalu; fireworks at 8-8:30 p.m., Kailua Beach Park; free; 282-7600.

FAMILY

'OHANA DAY, fireworks show, games, entertainment with Robi Kahakalau, Jeff Rasmussen, Vaihi and more, a Konishiki Kids Foundation event; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $35*; 945-3928, www.konishikikids.com/july4.

√ THE 4TH AT THE LAGOON, with food, entertainment by Soul Bucket, Saffiah, Typical Hawaiians, Beach Five, family fun; 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon; free; 949-4321.

ETC.

√ LET FREEDOM RING, Pearl Harbor survivors will ring the ship's bell 13 times for the 13 original states, with formal presentation and speakers to follow; 8 a.m.; USS Arizona Memorial; free; 422-2771.

FACE OFF OF THE FORCES, Fourth of July Ravenchase Adventure, with branches of the armed forces; 10 a.m.; meet at Aloha Tower; $100 per team of 6; 203-8963, www.ravenchase.com.

CRUISES

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, Atlantis Navatek Cruises with dinner, dancing, fireworks viewing and more; 6:15-9:15 p.m.; Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $109.99* lower deck, $140* upper deck, $214* Royal Sunset Alii club; 973-1311.

4TH OF JULY COCKTAIL, FIREWORKS & HAWAIIAN MUSIC CRUISE, aboard Star of Honolulu, with champagne toast, entertainment and view of fireworks; 8:30-10 p.m.; Pier 8, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $42* and up; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

ONE-TIME GIG

PARTY INTO INDEPENDENCE DAY; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki. ; 21 and older; www.racesauce.com.

05 | SATURDAY

SPECIAL

√ BAYFEST 2008, with carnival rides, Island Lifestyle expo, military displays, food, boat rides around Coconut Island, 3 Doors Down concert and more; 12 p.m.-1 a.m. (9 p.m. concert); Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kane'ohe Bay; continues 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday; $5*, $40* concert and admission; 254-7679, www.bayfesthawaii.com.

06 | SUNDAY

SPECIAL

√ BAYFEST 2008, with carnival rides, Island Lifestyle expo, military displays, food, boat rides around Coconut Island, Everclear and Live concerts and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m. (8:30 p.m. concert); Kane'ohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i; $5*, $40* concert and admission; 254-7679, www.bayfesthawaii.com.