From left, Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres, first lady Diann T. Torres, Imperial Pacific majority shareholder Margaret Cui Lijie, Lt. Gov. Victor B. Hocog, Saipan Mayor David M. Borja, and Imperial Pacific chairman Mark Brown gather at the reviewing stand to join the CNMI community in celebrating July 4. (Imperial Pacific)
Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who is in charge of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines in the region, has her picture taken with her husband, David. (Bea Cabrera)
Ben Seman and his family watch the parade every year. The family represents different generations. “We gather together because this day is special and we want our children to know the essence of this day.” (Bea Cabrera)
Gary Sword and his wife, Rosemond Santos, have been hosting the Liberation Day parade since 2012. “We have been doing this for six years now and we hope to continue in the coming Liberation Day celebrations.” 9Bea Cabrera)
DPS Commissioner Robert A. Guerrero and Police Lt. Anthony Macaranas pose with some officers that are making sure the parade is organized. (Bea Cabrera)