Islanders are invited to join together at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Mercerdale Park to celebrate Women’s Equality Day with local guest speakers, food trucks and music by Mercer Island’s own local band, Exapsos.

Deputy Mayor Debbie Bertlin proclaimed Aug. 25 to be Mercer Island Women’s Equality Day at the Aug. 1 City Council meeting, in honor of National Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26.

On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution extended the right to vote to women, “a major victory for women’s rights and gender equality,” according to the proclamation.

“Women’s contributions are growing our economy and advancing our country. But, despite these gains, the dreams of too many mothers and daughters continue to be deferred and denied. There is still more work to do and more doors of opportunity to open,” it continues.

For the first time in history, a major political party has selected a woman candidate for the office of the President of the United States, it states, as Hillary Clinton was selected as the Democratic nominee last week.

The event celebrates “the progress that has been made toward securing women’s full participation in our democracy and renew our commitment to securing equal rights, freedoms, and opportunities for all women,” according to the city.