Cheers to the red,
white and blue

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Rodeos and parades are forums
to celebrate America's birthday

PHOTOS BY DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM The Naturally Hawaiian Gallery Fourth of July All Star Rodeo was held yesterday at the New Town & Country Stables in Waimanalo. Hewlen Aina burst out of the chute on top of Medicine Man in the Saddle Bronc event. He was soon bucked off.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM The Country Dancers of Hawaii were among the entertainers. Decked in patriotic garb, they included, from left, Donna Calkins, Diane Gouveia, Randy Malone, Heather McCafferty and Odetta Lee.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM In Kailua, residents held their annual parade to celebrate America's independence. Clockwise from left: Ruben Perez held the American flag as part of a group called Stand Up for America;

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Maianna Taylor, 3, hung around to watch the Fourth of July parade with the help of her mom, Cynthia;

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Cub Scout Alex Schaffer, 9, got into the spirit of '76 by making goofy faces as he marched in the parade.