Registration still ongoing for 2014 Liberation Day

With the merging of the CNMI Liberation Day and the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Saipan and Tinian, organizing committee chair Vicente Camacho said they are still accepting registration at the Veterans Affairs Office on Capital Hill for the various activities being planned to mark both occasions.
He said Liberation Day registration for parade floats, Liberation Day Queen candidates, entertainers, and concessions are still ongoing and that there is yet no deadline to close up the June event.

“We are still open and receiving registration. Anybody is welcome to join,” Camacho said.

For the parades, Camacho is asking for the participation of community groups, private agencies, and organizations.

According to Camacho, there are already several candidates lined up for this year’s Liberation Day Queen.

“We are still accepting those interested for Liberation Day Queen candidates and for anyone who wants to be a part of the event,” he said.

Those who want to operate concession stands are also welcome to register. The fee is $600 for non-consumables, $700 for consumables, and $500 for non-profit organizations.

Entertainers are also welcome to be a part of the celebration.

“All the community is requested to help provide the entertainment—those who want to do talent shows, performances, and any form of entertainment,” Camacho said.

Saipan traditionally holds Liberation Day on the Fourth of July, coinciding with the U.S. Independence Day.

The two-week-long celebration kicks off on June 6 and culminates in a parade on June 15.

The 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Saipan and Tinian will pay tribute to the veterans, both Japanese and Americans, as well as World War II survivors in a special ceremony to be held at the American Memorial Park on June 15. Tinian will hold its ceremony on June 12.

For those interested to participate in the search for Liberation Queen, or join in the Best Float contest in the parade, entertainment, or as vendors at the festival grounds, contact the Office of the Mayor at 234-6208 and ask for Joann Aquino.

Tour companies and World War II aficionados may contact 70th Anniversary committee chair Camacho at vicente.camacho@gov.mp.

For more information on the events, call the Marianas Visitors Authority at 664-3200.