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Hawaii observes the Fourth of July

By Cindy Ellen Russell

July 4, 2020

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Native Hawaiians gathered to wave flags and hold signs in response to an ongoing conflict with the Kailua Chamber of Commerce over a patriotic display of American flags and signs which spurred the Hawaiians to place a counter display of Hawaii state flags and structures in the town center’s medians.
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Mario Monico grilled some meat for family and friends during the Fourth of July at Ala Moana Regional Park on Saturday. Holiday attendance at the park was lighter than usual due to the cancellation of the fireworks show, lack of parking and the shut down of overnight camping.
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A car bedecked in patriotic flags drove through Ala Moana Regional Park during the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July revelers pitched tents on the grassy area by Kaimana Beach in Waikiki on Saturday.
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Kaiulani Manuwai and Kawena Phillips took care of one of three Hawaii flags which were removed and left on the ground in Kailua on Saturday. Native Hawaiians gathered in response to an ongoing conflict with the Kailua Chamber of Commerce over a patriotic display of American flags and signs which spurred the Hawaiians to place a counter display of Hawaii state flags and structures in the town center’s medians.
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Tents were pitched with families and friends enjoying the Fourth of July along the shoreline of Waikiki on Saturday.
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Tents, umbrellas and people packed the shore near Walls on the Fourth of July in Waikiki on Saturday.
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Anita Guerrero kicked back in the car as her husband, John, fished near Magic Island on the Fourth of July.
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Brendan Parages and Brad Hashimoto looked out from their tent at Ala Moana Regional Park on the Fourth of July. The men arrived early with their families to enjoy the beach and get some fishing in.
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Native Hawaiians gathered in response to an ongoing conflict with the Kailua Chamber of Commerce over a patriotic display of American flags and signs which spurred a counter display of Hawaii state flags and structures in the town center’s medians.
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Fisherman waded into the waters of Ala Moana Regional Park in hopes of catching some sardines on the Fourth of July.
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Cheri Okazaki slung sand out of a hole she dug at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki on the Fourth of July. “I’m getting my workout in,” said Okazaki.
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Beachgoers frolic in the waters off of the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial on the Fourth of July.
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Hezezekiah Vea, 2, played in a pool as family and friends held hands in prayer during a birthday party held on the Fourth of July at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki.
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A pig rested on a spit at the Fourth of July celebration in Waikiki. The pig was cooked by Vili Mafi for family and friends and has been part of a decade-long tradition at the beach.
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