Registration Now Open for the 81st Guam Liberation Parade

Hagåtña, Guam - The Office of the Governor proudly announces that registration is now open for the 81st Guam Liberation Parade, taking place on July 21, 2025, as part of the island's annual celebration of resilience, remembrance, and freedom.

This year's Liberation theme, "Fanohge CHamoru," is the powerful opening line of Guam's national anthem, written by Dr. Ramon Manalisay Sablan in 1919. The theme is a tribute to the unshakable spirit of the CHamoru people and a call to rise united, proud, and strong. The 2025 celebration also marks the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam, which granted American citizenship to Guam residents and laid the foundation for self-governance.

"As we prepare to celebrate the 81st anniversary of our island's liberation, we do so under a banner that calls on us to rise united, proud, and strong," said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. "Fanohge CHamoru is not only a reflection of our past but a commitment to our future."

Liberation Parade Participant Registration Details:
All interested groups, including villages, nonprofits, government agencies, cultural organizations, military units, and private businesses, are invited to participate in the 2025 Liberation Parade.

• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
• To Register: Email register.libertion.parade@gmail.com to receive a full packet, which includes: Digital Registration Form Parade Rules & Regulations Participation Fees Waiver & Affirmations Checklists of Reminders and Deadlines Judging Criteria
• Payment Drop-Off: Accepted on Tuesday, July 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Guam Museum
• Mandatory Safety Briefing: Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Guam Museum

For those without email access, please call (671) 646-4361 to make arrangements to pick up a hard copy or receive assistance with the digital registration process.

"Guam's Liberation and the passage of the Organic Act are key pillars in our history," said Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio. "One represents the end of violence under a brutal enemy, and the other represents the foundation on which we continue to pursue our hopes and aspirations as a people. We encourage all villages, cultural groups, nonprofits, military units, and private organizations to register and take part in this momentous event-one of the biggest and most meaningful celebrations of the year. Whether you're walking in remembrance, dancing in celebration, or building a float with your village, this is your moment to be part of our island's living history."

More information on Liberation Day festivities, memorials, and commemorative events will be announced in the coming weeks.

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