KĀ‘ANAPALI, MAUI—As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is inviting guests and kama‘āina to commemorate the milestone in a uniquely Hawai‘i way with a celebration that trades traditional fireworks for an environmentally-conscious spectacle.
Taking place July 1 to 6, 2026, the resort’s 16th Annual Fourth of July Celebration introduces an expanded lineup of experiences, highlighted by two signature, eco-friendly alternatives: a choreographed drone light show over Kā‘anapali and the resort’s original helicopter “flowerworks,” an aerial orchid drop that debuted at The Westin Maui. Positioned in the nation’s 50th state, the celebration offers a distinctive way to mark the nation’s 250th birthday—blending patriotic tradition with Hawaiian culture, community, and innovation.
“As we celebrate America’s 250th, we saw an opportunity to create something that feels both meaningful and uniquely Maui,” said Josh Hargrove, General Manager of The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali. “From pioneering the ‘flowerworks’ tradition to introducing a large-scale drone show, we’re reimagining how people celebrate, honoring the occasion while being mindful of our environment and sense of place.”
A Destination Celebration for America’s 250
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is inviting guests to experience an unforgettable Fourth of July in paradise with its limited-time “Stars & Stripes Over Maui” package, available now for stays through July 15. Guests who book a four-night stay in a Superior Ocean or Hōkūpa‘a Ocean Front room will receive 15 percent off their stay, along with a $250 resort credit to enjoy oceanfront dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, cultural experiences, and resort activities before taking in the holiday festivities from a front-row seat over the Pacific.
Signature Experiences: Where Innovation Meets Tradition
- Helicopter “Flowerworks” (Signature Event, July 4) A Westin Maui original, the beloved “flowerworks” transforms the sky into a cascade of color as tropical orchids are released from above the pool deck. Designed as a nature-inspired alternative to fireworks, the experience allows guests to catch, wear, and weave the blooms into lei, creating an interactive and culturally rooted celebration.
- Drone Light Show Finale (July 4) Replacing traditional fireworks, hundreds of synchronized drones will illuminate the night sky in a story-driven aerial performance, with formations inspired by the ocean, Hawai‘i, and the spirit of America’s 250th, offering a low-impact, wildlife-conscious alternative to pyrotechnics.
