Festivals in Liberia

Festivals

Season or date: July 26

The largest celebration with military parades and dancing nationwide

Season or date: August 24

School events and community parades celebrating flag adoption

Season or date: January 7

Commemorating the first Americo-Liberian settlers

Season or date: Second Wednesday in March

Day of remembrance to clean ancestors'' graves and decorate with flowers

Season or date: May 14

Official ceremonies and cultural performances promoting ethnic harmony

Season or date: Second Friday in April

Interfaith prayer day wishing for national peace

Season or date: First Thursday in November

American-origin tradition giving thanks to God and nation

Season or date: February 11

Military parade celebrating army founding

Season or date: Around Islamic month 10, day 1

Muslims gather with family for feasts

Season or date: December 25

Church masses and carnival-style parades enliven the day