167th Independence Day Celebration of the Republic of Liberia

Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the United States , Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C. would wish to call on all Liberians and friends of Liberia throughout the United States to join hands as we celebrate the 167th year of independence of the Republic of Liberia.

Her Excellency President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has declared the theme for this year’s celebration as: “One Nation, One People United for Peace and Sustainable Development.”

In an effort to continue to actively involve the Liberian communities in the United States in the celebration, the day-long cultural extravaganza, a major highlight of the celebration which is usually held on the grounds of the Embassy, will take place this year in Philadelphia, PA.

The following is the calendar of events for the independence-day celebration:

Calendar of Events:

Diplomatic Reception

  • Date: Thursday, July 24, 2014
  • Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Attendance by Invitation only

Philadelphia

  • Friday, July 25, 2014 - Welcome Reception from 6pm to 8pm, followed by the Miss Liberia USA Beauty Pageant from 8:00pm to 1:00am at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel (1 Arrivals Road, Terminal B, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Tel (215) 492-9000
  • Welcome Reception Attire: Semi –Formal
  • Miss Liberia USA Pageant - Formal

 

  • Saturday, July 26, 2014 - from 10:00am to 6:00pm- Family Day at Bensalem High School football stadium (4319 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020).

 

This will include Children’s activities; Cultural Extravaganza; Parade of the Counties’ flags; and Barrolle VS Invincible Eleven soccer match.

 

  • Independence Day Gala - from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel (1 Arrivals Road, Terminal B, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Tel (215) 492-9000
  • Attire: Formal (Black Tie/African)

 

  • Sunday, July 27, 2014: the celebration will climax with an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Victory Harvest International Church 2536 South 59th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143; from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. 

 

  • Community Picnic - from 5:00 PM to 8:00 Pm on the grounds of the Victory Harvest International Church, 2536 South 59th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143.

 

 

For more information on the July 26th Independence celebration in Philadelphia, please check out the website: www.celebratejuly26.org