To celebrate Guam's 82nd Liberation Day, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is hosting two special Tumon Night Market events this week featuring live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, family-friendly activities and fireworks.
The Sunday, July 19, event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tumon Sands Plaza and will feature live performances by The Corporation, Prominence and Guma' Taotao Kinahulo' Atdao Na Tåno', along with a special appearance by the Falun Dafa Waist Drum Team from Taiwan.
The special Liberation Day edition on Tuesday, July 21, also runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature Konference, Trey and Friends, Pacific Cool, Guåhan Drum Circle, Yosakoi Team Amata, the MARFORPAC Band and others, along with cultural demonstrations and family-friendly activities to include a slingstone and kåmyo competition.
"Music always has a special way of bringing communities together," GVB President and CEO Régine Biscoe Lee said. "We invite everyone to come celebrate together."
Two fireworks shows are planned for Tuesday — at 7:21 p.m. in Hagåtña and 9 p.m. at Ypao Beach Park in Tumon. Satellite parking is available at no cost, with free shuttle service from Ypao Beach to the Tumon Night Market on both nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
GVB reminded attendees to enjoy fireworks from safe viewing locations, follow directions from public safety personnel and secure pets that may be frightened by loud noise. Families are also encouraged to check on veterans and manåmko' who may be sensitive to fireworks.