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| Turtle Release Ceremony Crowd |
If you are looking for fun at the beach on Independence Day this
year, then you may want to celebrate part of the day at the Mauna Lani Resort on the
Kohala Coast.
Hawaiian Honu (turtles) are raised and cared for in ponds at the
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. Turtles are a common sight along the coast.
Every year the
hotel has a huge party to release the grown Honu to the ocean.
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| Turtles sunning in Mauna Lani Resort |
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| Turtle Release Ceremony Parade |
Starting at 10:30 AM, the turtles will be gathered from the Honu
Ponds and paraded to the beach front.
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| Turtles being transported to the beach |
Educational
displays will be set up on the beach and there will be live music and activities.
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| Entertainment for the kids |
A July 4th BBQ will be offered by the hotel.
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| Mauna Lani Hotel |
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| Fish pond next to Mauna Lani Hotel |
The Fairmont Orchid opened since December 1990, is also located within the Mauna Lani Resort.
Directions: Mauna Lani Resort is located 23 miles north of
Kona Airport (approximately 30 minutes) and 7 miles south of the Kawaihae Road/Queen
Kaahumanu junction.
Turn into the resort onto Mauna Lani Drive and proceed a mile
to the round-about.
Enter the round about/traffic circle and take the 2nd right
onto Mauna Lani Drive. The Shops at Mauna Lani will be on your right.
Stay on Mauna Lani Drive until you reach the main entrance to
the hotel.
After enjoying the beach and BBQ at Mauna Lani, you can see the fireworks display at the nearby Waikoloa Beach Resort. Hilo and Kona are also having fireworks celebrations
this year.
Hotel information about this year's event
Here is a listing of Independence Day events this Friday, July 4, 2014.
Here is a listing of Independence Day events this Friday, July 4, 2014.
