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From the West to the East Coast, the CHamoru diaspora continues to celebrate the spirit of the Marianas Islands through community events such as Mes CHamoru festivals. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or get your kelaguen fix, this guide highlights the essential festivals and fiestas across the U.S. that keep the "Håfa Adai" spirit thriving.
MARCH
March 7: MANDANÑA MARIANAS (TEXAS)
Ininan Marianas hosts this celebration of CHamoru heritage, culture, and connection from 10 am-8 pm at Palo Alto College Meadows, 1400 W Villaret Blvd in San Antonio. The event will feature hands-on workshops, entertainment, local vendors, and more.
March 7: BIBA MES CHAMORU (FLORIDA)
Celebrate Mes CHamoru with the NWFL Marianas Association from 1 pm until sun goes down at Liza Jackson Park at 342 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW in Fort Walton Beach. There will be a mini carnival with games and contests, music, dancing, weaving lessons, coconut candy making, a photo booth, raffle drawings, vehicle displays, and more. Bring a dish to share for the potluck; drinks are BYOB — beer must be in cans and no hard liquor.
March 21: BIBA MES CHAMORU (TEXAS)
The San Antonio Liberation Committee is hosting a cultural and community celebration from 10 am-5 pm at Pickrell Park in Schertz. There will be cultural entertainment, craft and food vendors, and more.
March 21: 14TH ANNUAL CHAMORRO CULTURAL FESTIVAL (CALIFORNIA)
Join Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity - Che’lu for a celebration of language, culture, food, art and seafaring traditions from 10 am-6 pm at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 301 The Strand N.
March 28: MES CHAMORU LAS VEGAS (NEVADA)
Bring the familia to celebrate Mes CHamoru starting at 11 am at Sunset Park, 2601 E Sunset Road in Las Vegas. CHamoru cultural attire is encouraged. There will be CHamoru entertainment, vendors, coconut candy making, månha titityas frying, sack race, Mali’s rope tug o’ war and more.
March 28: MARIANAS EASTER CELEBRATION (NEVADA)
Bring the familia to celebrate Easter from 11 am-5 pm at Craig Ranch Park in Las Vegas. There will be an Easter egg hunt, games and activities, vendors, DJ and live entertainment, a car/truck/bike meet, and more. Parent volunteer and prize donations are welcome. See flyer for details including contact information.
March 28: 2026 MARIANAS DAY (ARIZONA)
Friends of the Marianas are invited to celebrate the first Marianas Day starting at 11 am at Centennial Park on W Cinnabar Avenue in Peoria. Bring popup tents, lawn chairs, a dish for the potluck and BYOB (no glass bottles). There will be a live band & entertainment, music by DJ Frog, vendors, raffles and more.
March 28: 2026 CHERRY BLOSSOM CORONATION BALL (MARYLAND)
The Guam Society of America is hosting the Annual Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball from 6-10 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh, 5015 Campbell Blvd. in Baltimore. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 21. The event will commemorate the crowning of 2026 Cherry Blossom Princess Kiana Ha’ane Rosario Williams and 2026 Junior Princess Kailani Rose Castro. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, refreshments, a cash bar, entertainment provided by MC & DJ Ray, a 50/50 raffle and various door prizes.
APRIL
April 5: EASTER POTLUCK (FLORIDA)
Celebrate Easter with a potluck sponsored by the the NWFL Marianas Association starting at 1 pm at Liza Jackson Park at 342 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW in Fort Walton Beach. There will be a bunny hop sack race, egg and spoon race, egg hunt, raffle, picture with the Easter Bunny and more. Bring a dish to share for the potluck; drinks are BYOB — beer must be in cans and no hard liquor. A donation of a dozen eggs is greatly appreciated.
JUNE
June 27: CHAMORRO DAY FESTIVAL (WASHINGTON)
Josh Naumaleg headlines a day of festivities from 9 am-8 pm at the STAR Center, 3873 S 66th St. in Tacoma. The event will include traditional dances, island music, local food, cultural activities, crafts, vendors, crafts and more.
AUGUST
Aug. 28-29: MARIANAS FESTIVAL (OREGON)
Marianas Alliance for Growth of Islanders hosts this annual cultural celebration honoring the heritage of the CHamoru and Refaluwasch peoples from the Mariana Islands. The two-day festival will feature traditional music, dance, food, workshops, and artisan vendors. Learn more and register for workshops on the group’s website.
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