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STAR BULLETIN / 2004
Lots of people enjoy fireworks on New Year's Eve in Kalihi. Along Kahana Street, Ridge Roy watches a big "fountain" burning in the street.

Oahu's big fireworks shows

There are two New Year's Eve fireworks shows scheduled for Oahu

Star-Bulletin staff

» A show off Aloha Tower starts at 11:45 p.m. Free entertainment, at the Center Atrium Stage, will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 566-2333 or 566-2337.

» A fireworks show off Waikiki Beach will start at midnight. The show lasts 10 minutes and will end with a grand finale. For more information, call the Waikiki Improvement Association at 923-1094.

FIREWORKS SAFETY

» Make sure people are out of the way before lighting fireworks.

» Light fireworks on smooth, flat surface away from houses, dry leaves or flammable materials.

» Never set off fireworks in metal or glass containers.

» Have a garden hose or water bucket ready in case of fire.

» Never give fireworks -- even sparklers -- to young kids. Older kids should only use fireworks under adult supervision.

» It is illegal to set off fireworks in public roadways, parks and cane fields.

» Check your home's smoke detector.

» Keep fireworks at least 10 feet away from power lines. If an object is tangled in a power line, call Hawaiian Electric Co. at 548-7961.

Source: Honolulu Fire Department and Hawaiian Electric Co.



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