December 2018
17th Annual Christmas in the Marianas (Cancelled)
UPDATE Nov. 27, 2018 - Due to school closure following Super Typhoon Yutu, this year's Christmas in The Marianas celebration will be held only on Dec. 29, 2018, at Paseo de Marianas, Saipan. Come and enjoy our Christmas light sculpture display at the pedestrian mall throughout the holiday season. For more information, please contact the MVA at +1-670-664-3200 or email mva@mymarianas.com
Find out more »17th Annual Christmas in the Marianas (Cancelled)
UPDATE Nov. 27, 2018 - Due to school closure following Super Typhoon Yutu, this year's Christmas in The Marianas celebration will be held only on Dec. 29, 2018, at Paseo de Marianas, Saipan. For more information, please contact the MVA at +1-670-664-3200 or email mva@mymarianas.com
Find out more »Marianas Strong Year-end Celebration
To mark the recovery of Saipan and Tinian following Super Typhoon Yutu in October 2018, The Marianas Strong Year-end Celebration will be held at Paseo De Marianas (PDM) pedestrian mall in Garapan. The celebration will be highlighted by the Mochitsuki Festival, the Japanese tradition of pounding rice in preparation for the new year, and will feature live entertainment and food. Further details will be announced shortly. This evening festival is also an excellent opportunity to to enjoy the Christmas light…
Find out more »February 2019
Tinian Hot Pepper Festival
The Tinian Hot Pepper Festival is held every President's Day weekend and celebrates the famous "donni sali" hot pepper with local live entertainment, games, and food at one of Tinian's beautiful beaches. For more information contact the Marianas Visitors Authority at communityprojects@mymarianas.com or 1.670.664.3200.
Find out more »March 2019
2019 Saipan Marathon
Event Info Course Map Entry FormOnline registration-InternationalOnline registration-U.S./CNMIRace Categories Full Marathon (26.2 miles/42.16 Kilometers)Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21.08 Kilometers)10K (6.2 miles)Course: (Out and Back)Date & TimeSaturday, March 9, 2019*All races start and finish at Micro Beach, American Memorial Park, Garapan, Saipan4:30 a.m. Full Marathon Start5:30 a.m. Half Marathon Start6:00 a.m. 10K StartInternational FeesFull Marathon (must be 16 years or older) $90.00Half Marathon $60.0010K …
Find out more »2019 Tagaman Triathlon
Marking 30 years of existence, the Tagaman triathlon is slated for March 30, 2019, on the island of Saipan in The Marianas. Registration is available online at www.saipantriathlon.com or www.webscorer.com by searching the event name or Race ID 148748. The early bird registration fee through Dec. 31, 2018, is $80/solo and $180/team. Tagaman is an annual signature event of the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), aimed at attracting visiting athletes and media to the tropical shores of The Marianas. Organization is…
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