Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, Lt. Gov. David Apatang and Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez pose for a photo with other officials, advocates, students and community members following the proclamation of June as CNMI Pride Month on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
ON June 1, 2023 Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang proclaimed June as CNMI Pride Month. They were joined by local dignitaries, community partners, and members of the community, with several moving inspirational words shared by advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Concurrently the Pride Month was also proclaimed on Tinian, by the Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan.
In a media release, the Office of the Governor “called upon the Commonwealth to show support to our LGBTQIA+ community by celebrating their many contributions to society, recognizing the significant roles they’ve played in local, national, and worldwide history, uplifting their voices, and promoting equality and liberty for all.”
Walk, Wave and Roll for Pride
The CNMI PSS Mental Health Project HALIGI AWARE, the MHS Dolphin Pride Club, Pride Marianas Youth, community partners, and its champion volunteers are excited to invite you to join us for a Walk, Wave and Roll for Pride this Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Minachom Atdao Pavilion.
Registration begins at 4 p.m., followed by waving at 4:30 p.m., and will proceed for a fun walk, roll, and stroll to the AK intersection ending with a final waving and commencement of the event.
All youth, family, and community members are invited to attend as we celebrate Pride Month. Join us in our celebrations of Pride Month and support equality, diversity, inclusion, and safe spaces for all.
Free poster making will be available, on a limited first come first serve basis.
Additionally, the MHS Dolphin Club will also be fundraising as they sell pride pins, stickers, and hand flags to support their ongoing efforts in providing youth activities during the month of June.
We look forward to seeing the whole family there! Happy Pride Month Marianas!
Other events
More events are being hosted across the Marianas including a Color Run in Rota on June 10, Puppy Pride Parade at AMP, Community Project in Tinian, Social Media Challenges, Lunch and Paint celebrating Ocean Month, and the CNMI’s first Rainbow Prom.
The theme of the Prom is “A Midsummer Night’s Bloom” and is open to all students in the CNMI from ages 14 to 18. Tickets are free, inclusive of a dinner buffet. The event is set to be in Saipan World Resort Royal Taga Hall on June 30, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RSVP for the Rainbow Prom is needed via the link: bit.ly/3BvhM6z or email: dolphinprideclub@gmail.com @dolphinprideclub
Details on other events will be forthcoming as the month of June progresses.
