What You Need To Know About the 12TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS on Guam

FESTPAC ADVISORY: Parking, road closures and other facts

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 12TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS

 

The 12th Festival of Pacific Arts starts on May 22.

- 5 a.m., May 22: Traditional Welcome of the Seafarers
o Delegation members and the public will welcome 15 vessels representing Guam, Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Australia. (approx. 3 hours long)
o There will be road closures in anticipation of this event

- 5 p.m., May 22: Official Opening Ceremony
o Doors open at 3 p.m.
o This will include a special presentation by the Guam delegation and the parade of the 25 nations. (approx. 3-4 hours long)
o There will be road closures in anticipation of this event

ROAD CLOSURES

The Paseo peninsula will only be open to pedestrian traffic during the festival. Motorists are asked to drive with caution as they approach Hagåtña.

- Sunday, May 22
o From 2 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Route 1 Marine Corps Drive will be closed from the intersection of Route 1 and Aspinall Avenue (in front of Agana Bay Marina) to the Route 1 and Route 8 intersection.
o The end of Route 4, leading to the Paseo Loop, will be closed off at the Bank of Guam intersection.

PARKING

Because a large turnout is expected for FestPac, additional parking will be available at the following areas:

o Hagåtña Swimming Pool
o The Department of Land Management lot (adjacent to the Julale Shopping Center parking lot)
o Government House overflow parking
o Adelup
o Tiyan Parkway (near the Cars Plus intersection

SHUTTLE SERVICES

o A FestPac flag will identify the designated parking areas and shuttle stops.
o Shuttle services will run between the festival grounds and the parking areas every 20 to 30 minutes.
o ADA parking will be available in front of the Chamorro Village.

PARKING FOR THE OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES

On May 22 and June 4, additional parking also will be available at the following areas for the opening and closing ceremonies:

o The Superior Court of Guam Parking Lot
o Academy of Our Lady of Guam Parking Lot
o Julale Shopping Center
o Fort Apugan