Liberation Day

On July 21st, one could say that Guam celebrates its most important day. Banks and schools close to allow people to take to the streets and celebrate Liberation Day with parades and feasts. This is one of the most famous festivals in Guam.

The Japanese army conquered the island in 1941 and ruled it for three years. The Chamorro people regarded this to be Guam's darkest years. The Americans rescued the population and regained the island in 1944, prompting a celebration of the people's independence known as "Liberation Day."

Liberation Day is commemorated for a week with celebrations, carnivals, and feasts. Around the island's villages, there are also week-long fireworks displays. There are big parades and floats, such as the Guam Liberation Day procession, which starts at Marine Corps Drive Adeup and concludes at the Paseo de Hagata, as well as other forms of entertainment in Hagata, such as concerts and parties (capital of Guam). The American military takes part in the procession with a spectacular display of colors.

Date: July 21st