(Minghui.org) As four U.S. Air Force fighter jets flew overhead, the Saipan Liberation Day and U.S. Independence Day parade kicked off on Beach Road, Susupe, in the Northern Mariana Islands, at 10 a.m. on July 4, 2025. Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to join the parade, and their entry and waist drum performances were well received.

The parade started from National Office Supply on Route 30 and headed to the Susupe Civic Center. People gathered on both sides of the street to watch the parade, exuding excitement, joy, and community pride. Fifty-eight groups participated in the parade, including Young Gunz Motorcycle Club, Blaz Battalion from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army Reserve, Public Safety Division, Golf Cart & Car Club, Knights Motorcycle Club, and local ethnic community groups. Their distinctive floats added a festive touch to the celebration.

Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Saipan Liberation Day and U.S. Independence Day parade on July 4.

The practitioners’ entry was composed of three sections: a banner team, a waist drum team, and a float. Practitioners carried banners with messages in Chinese and English: “Falun Dafa is good,” and “The world needs Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

Dressed in colorful costumes, the waist drum team performed songs including “Falun Dafa is good” and “Joyful celebration” along the parade route. People on both sides of the street cheered and applauded. Many took photos and accepted brochures that had information about Falun Dafa.

The practitioners’ waist drum team performs in front of the viewing stage.

When they passed the viewing stage, practitioners presented brochures and origami paper lotus flowers to government dignitaries, representatives of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and other circles, helping them to learn about the Chinese Communist Party’s brutal persecution of practitioners in China and how governments around the world expressed support for Falun Dafa. The waist drum team performed in front of the viewing stage, which was well received by the audience, who took photos to commemorate the occasion.

Before the performance, the moderator introduced Falun Dafa: Falun Dafa was introduced to Saipan 27 years ago and is still popular. Falun Dafa is practiced in over 100 countries around the world, and millions of people benefit from it. Practicing Falun Dafa makes us more compassionate, calm, and considerate. Practitioners hope to take this opportunity to introduce Falun Dafa to the public. Having a pure mind and morality can help people enjoy a healthy body and life. Let us remember the principles of Falun Dafa: Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.