The Honolulu Marathon is a huge event that brings thousands from all around the world to Hawaii. This year there will be one change that residents might appreciate. It will be quieter at the start line.

The sights and sounds of fireworks signify the start of the Honolulu Marathon each year. The spectacle gets the runners going, but also wakes up nearby residents and pets at 5 in the morning on a Sunday. This year that may change.

“We are going to have fewer booms with the fireworks. More fireworks, fewer booms that might be a little better for some of the residents over there,” said Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal.

“Because of all the condos that have gone up in the area and the fire chief has received some complaints of the noise, we’ve tried to make it a little more mellow this year. So we have a lot more color and sparkle in the sky instead of loud bangs,” said Hawaii Executive Producer Thomas Likos of Fireworks by Grucci.

That big bang is called a salute and you don’t need it to have a fireworks show, but some loud noises cannot be avoided.

“There will still be a bang as the shell explodes so there will still be a bang, but there won’t be the distinct loud snap that you feel right down in your chest when it goes off,” said Likos.

“I just want to thank everyone in advance and the community for putting up with this event. We know it causes some inconvenience and some traffic jams and other things so thank you for supporting the event and showing the Aloha Spirit,” said Barahal.