Monrovia Week celebrations will officially commence on February 12, 2025, marking Monrovia Day with a series of activities designed to celebrate the capital city’s rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions to national development. Held under the theme “The Monrovia We Want,” the event promotes civic engagement, environmental awareness, and community empowerment.
The celebrations will kick off with the Monrovia Day Parade on 12 February 2025, featuring nine cultural troupes, dynamic bands, and community organizations showcasing the city’s diverse heritage. Parade participants will assemble at 6:00 AM, with the procession beginning at 7:20 AM from Broad and Randall Streets and concluding at Monrovia City Hall, where the official opening ceremony will take place.
The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will officially open the Monrovia week , after which the first-ever hybrid fireside chat will bring together distinguished Liberian historians in Liberia and the United States to discuss the founding of Monrovia and its evolving role in national development. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a showcase of Made in Liberia products.
Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa emphasized the importance of civic participation in shaping of the city’s future.
“Monrovia Week is a time for us to reflect on our past and envision the city we want for the future. It takes all of us—residents, businesses, and community leaders—to create a vibrant, clean, and thriving Monrovia. Let’s come together to celebrate and take action to improve our beloved capital,” he said.
Monrovia Week will continue with a diverse lineup of activities, including the Monrovia Roundtable Discussion, on February 13, 2025 on Good Governance, Environment, and Sustainable Communities. The roundtable guest of honor and panelist is the Deputy Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Kweku Melvin Sheldon Lisk, ESQ.
The Intercessory Prayer at the Benson Street Mosque takes place on 14 February 2025. Then on 15 February, H.E. Jeremiah Koung, the Vice President of Liberia will launch the “Think Green, Act Clean” Environmental Campaign. This event will include a symbolic tree planting at the Invincible Park, followed by community football and kickball games.
The Grand Finale of Monrovia Week is February 16, the date set aside by law as Monrovia Day. The Historic Providence Baptist Church will play host to an Intercessory Prayer after which the The Mayor of Monrovia will give his State of the City Address, and then launch the Monrovia Foundation where he will recognize the outstanding contributions to the city’s growth and progress.
“My goal is not just to celebrate Monrovia, but to understand the diverse perspectives of our community to develop a strategic plan on the way forward in a manner where everyone is on board and where everyone is working together,” said Mayor Siafa.
The organizing committee encourages all residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in this historic celebration.
It’s not too late to register for the parade – interested participants can sign up at Monrovia City Hall, 0775 851 017or send an email to monroviamayor@gov.lr.
