Hawaii Island Celebrates 4th of July

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published July 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM HST

On Hawaii Island, Independence Day celebrations started almost at first light. HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update on what is in store for the rest of the day.

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