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Millcreek Common celebrates Pacific Islander Month with food, music, skating

Sep 10, 2024 03:04PM ● By Jolene Croasmun

A skater getting that boogie feeling while roller skating! (Jolene Croasmun/City Journals)

August in Utah is Pacific Islander Heritage month and Millcreek Common helped celebrate by starting the month off with the second annual Pacific Islander Skate Night.

It was a hot summer evening but the heat did not keep folks away. Skaters, families and local residents enjoyed Polynesian food from food trucks, fun cool beverages and live music to skate around to or just enjoy while they people watched.

The evening kicked off at 6 p.m. with the performer Jayhawk & Co. followed by DJ Wizz and Futu Twins and many more performers took the stage until 10 p.m.

“We came out to have fun at the Polynesian night. Our parents are from Tonga. There are lots of Polynesian festivals around Utah and we just like skating and having fun,” said Alabelle and Madeline who live in South Salt Lake.

The West High School’s football team came from practice. “We are here to support the community. I am not roller skating tonight but just hanging out with the West High School football team,” said defensive coordinator Bryant Masina. He, along with other coaches and family members of the West High School football team, came out to the Pacific Islander Skate Night.

“I play for West High football,” TJ said. He was out with the football team after a hot summer practice to have fun and say hello to everyone in the community. “This is a team bonding experience.” TJ and his teammates were planning on roller skating tonight. 

Many came out to celebrate Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month and had incredible food which included food trucks like Touch of Polynesia and Hawaii Street Food. There was live music, cultural performances, and roller skating. The admission was free. λ