Liberation Day Parade
Season or date: July 21
The largest event celebrating the 1944 liberation of the island by U.S. forces. Parades, fireworks, and carnivals held island-wide.
Festivals in Guam
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Guam Micronesia Island Fair
Season or date: Late May to early June
An expo introducing traditional cultures of Micronesian countries. Features dance, crafts, and food booths.
Santa Marian Kamalen Fiesta
Season or date: December 8
Catholic procession honoring the patron saint. Mass and fiestas held in each village.
Smokin' Wheels Off-Road Race
Season or date: April
Popular muddy off-road vehicle and bike endurance race with food stalls.
Guam International Marathon
Season or date: April
Full, half, and 10km road races enjoying Pacific ocean breezes.
Agat Mango Festival
Season or date: July
A community event featuring mango tasting, agricultural products, and live music.
Talofofo Banana Festival
Season or date: May
Held in the southern village of Talofofo, famous for banana cooking contests.
Guam Live International Music Festival
Season or date: June
The island's largest music festival featuring international artists.
Merizo Crab Festival
Season or date: June
A seaside gourmet event celebrating traditional crab fishing.
Guam International Film Festival
Season or date: September
Screens emerging films from the Asia-Pacific region with director talks.
Public holidays
- Liberation Day (July 21)
- Guam Discovery Day (first Monday in March)
- U.S. Independence Day (July 4)
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
- Santa Marian Kamalen Fiesta (December 8)
- Christmas (December 25)