Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration

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Carnival & ParadeMonrovia
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesMonrovia Week is distinctive for pairing
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LRD
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration in Monrovia

Monrovia Day, observed February 12, marks the 1824 naming of Liberia's capital after US President James Monroe, and kicks off a Monrovia Week of civic programming including a cultural parade, governance roundtables, and an environmental campaign with community tree-planting and sport events across the city.

Monrovia Day falls on February 12, commemorating the day in 1824 when the settlement was formally named in honor of United States President James Monroe, a key backer of the American Colonization Society's project to resettle freed and formerly enslaved Black Americans on the West African coast.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Monrovia Week is distinctive for pairing historical commemoration with explicit civic-improvement organizing, folding a governance roundtable and a citywide environmental campaign directly into what might otherwise be a purely ceremonial anniversary parade

02

The mystery stays covered

Its themed framing in recent editions, built around calls to action for the capital's future rather than nostalgia alone, gives the week a forward-looking civic character distinct from Liberia's national independence-day observances, anchoring it specifically in Monrovia's own municipal identity and challenges

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Recurring elements include the Monrovia Day Parade with cultural troupes and marching bands starting from Broad and Randall Streets

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a governance-focused roundtable discussion

The sacred route

Living ritual

an environmental campaign featuring symbolic tree planting

The local code

Living ritual

and community football and kickball matches

Tradition 5

Living ritual

together forming a week that blends historical commemoration with civic action

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration, plan transport around the exact Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits the parade and outdoor sporting events, with sturdy shoes for standing and walking during the procession. Business-casual attire is more appropriate for...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration, stay near the part of Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

LRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.30 N, 10.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Nearest airportROB — Roberts
TransportFor Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration, plan transport around the exact Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration, stay near the part of Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Monrovia via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Monrovia, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits the parade and outdoor sporting events, with sturdy shoes for standing and walking during the procession. Business-casual attire is more appropriate for the roundtable discussion sessions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Liberia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration?

Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration is listed for Past edition: 12–16 February 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Monrovia Week and Monrovia Day Celebration take place?

The festival is listed in Monrovia, Liberia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgnnliberia.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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