Hawaii Island Holiday Festivities Begin

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published November 28, 2013 at 11:07 AM HST

With today being Thanksgiving, the holiday season is now officially underway. Communities around Hawaii Island area are ready to go, with big plans for their festivities. HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us a preview.

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