This 168th Independence Day Celebration, we searched across the globe for events taking place to comemorate the birth of our nation. Use the map below to browse through the various events or scroll down to see the details and flyers. Please let us know of any corrections or additions.

Map created by Asmita Gharat

Canada

Event: Afriqbana Renaissance Ball Three-Day Summer Festival
Host: Federation of Liberian Associations in Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date/Time: July 31 – Aug 2, various events
Details: A three-day festival consisting of a Meet and Greet, a Dinner and Ball, and a Cookout and a Football Match. Find out more details here. 

Holland

Event: Elections, BBQ, Sports, Party
Host: European Federation of Liberian Associations & ULAB (Joint event)
Location: Keizerpark, Brusselsteenweg, Ledeberg-Gent
Date/Time: July 24 – 26, Various
Details: N/A

Liberia

Event: Thanksgiving and Intercessory Prayers by the Islamic Community
Host: The National Muslim Council
Location: Sinoe County Central Mosque, Greenville, Sinoe
Date/Time: July 24

Event: Royal Plus 3rd Anniversary All White Event
Host: Royal Plus International
Location: Miami Beach Abuja Bar, Newport Street, Monrovia, Liberia
Date/Time: July 24, 8:00pm
Details: Party featuring performances by Jon Bricks, Soul Fresh, DenG, FDotA, and hosted by Master Queen. Entrance fee US$5 with red carpet starting at 8:30pm. More information available here.

Event: Thanksgiving Service and Intercessory Prayers
Host: Liberian Council of Churches
Location: Barclayville City Hall, Barclayville, Grand Kru
Date/Time: July 26
Details: A Christian service to be led by Rev. Foday Karpeh, Sr. Pastor of Life Center Church in Barclayville.

Event: Dream-Team Ent Presents the Biggest Concert in Liberia
Host: Dream-Team Ent
Location: Miami Beach Abuja Bar, Newport Street, Monrovia, Liberia
Date/Time: July 26, 1:00pm
Details: A beach concert featuring HOTT FM’s DJ Blue, Luckay Buckay, Xpolay, among others. The event will cost US$5. More information can be found here.
Event: “Celebrating Our Community as a Starting Foundation for Accelerated Development”
Host: Republic of Liberia
Location: J. Dominic Bing City Hall, Greenville, Sinoe
Date/Time: July 27
Details: The official government Independence Day celebration ceremony, featuring oratory by Charles A. Minor, Chair of the Board of Tax Appeals and Former Ambassador to the US.

Sweden

Event: Liberia’s 168th Independence Day Festivities in Stockholm
Host: Liberian Swedish Association
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date/Time: July 31 – August 1
Details: The Independence Day celebration is a two-day event consisting of a mini football tournament on one day, and a conference.

United States

California

Event: 168th Independence Day Celebration & Scholarship Gala
Host: The Liberian American Community Organization of Southern California
Location: Sheraton Garden Grove – Anaheim South Hotel, 12221 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Date/Time: July 25, 6:30pm
Details: Contact: Sam Hoff at (310) 254-5783, Alex Bowier at (951) 233-0231, Alex Cummings at (909) 519-4407, or Tommy at (480) 262-6792.

Colorado

Event: 26th of July Annual Party
Host: United Liberian Organization of Colorado
Location: 13645 E. Bayaud Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Date/Time: July 25, 7:00pm
Details: Dinner and dance with $15 tickets for singles and $25 for couples. More information available at www.ulocus.org or (720) 588-8562.

Connecticut

Event: LIB Independence Day Party & Soccer Tournament
Host: Liberian Community Association of Connecticut
Locations: Party – 86 Father Salami Drive, Ansonia, CT; Soccer tournament – 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT
Date/Time: Party – July 24, 8:00pm to 3:00am; Soccer tournament – July 25, 1:00pm
Details: Special guest speaker Patrick Potter Pajibo. For more information, contact Flomo at (860) 593-8022, Marie Seton at (646) 423-8099, or Anthony Blamo at (203) 343-9727.

District of Columbia

Event: Liberian Cultural Day on the Embassy Grounds
Host: Liberian Embassy in Washington, DC
Location: 5201 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Date/Time: July 25, 11:00am – 8:00pm
Details: More information available here.

Event: Liberian Independence Day Fashion Show
Host: 3Dreams Entertainment
Location: Stonefish Grill, 1708 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Date/Time: July 25, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Details: N/A

Event: The Love of Liberty Liberian Independence Day DMV Celebration
Host: Liberian Model and Makeup Artist Sambi Alieu
Location: Aqua Lounge DC, 1818 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date/Time: July 25
Details: Table reservations available

Event: Intercessory Service at the Trinity Episcopical Church
Host: Liberian Embassy in Washington, DC
Location: 7005 Piney Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC 20012
Date/Time: July 26
Details: More information available here.

Florida

Event: Family Fun Day Celebration
Host: Liberian Communities of Florida Inc. and Tampa Bay Area Liberian Community Association
Location: Al Lopez Park (Shelter 315), 4810 N. Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Date/Time: July 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Details: N/A

Georgia

Event: The African Gala 2015 – Liberian Independence Day Ball
Host: RainDrop Promotions & BigoENT
Location: Studio Space ATL, 3080 McCall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340
Date/Time: July 25, 11:00pm
Details: Contact (678) 520-9402 for more information.

Iowa

Event: 26th of July Weekend – Celebrating the Land Fest
Host: Liberian Association of Iowa
Locations: 50th Park, West Des Moines, IA
Date/Time: July 25, 9:00am – July 26, 1:00am
Details: Games and activities. More information available here.

Maryland

Event: The “Official” Liberian Independence Day – Day Party
Host: DMV LIB Promotions, 3Dreams Entertainment
Location: Golf Lounge & Restaurant, 8123 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Date/Time: July 26, 2:00pm
Details: Featuring music by DJ Sam I Am

Minnesota

Event: Taste of Liberia 2015
Host: Taste of Liberia
Location: The Lodge of Robbinsdale – Robbinsdale, MN
Date/Time: July 24-25
Details: Cultural food festival. The founder was featured as a Liberian Trailblazer.

New York

Event: The 5th Annual I Love My Life – The Liberian Independence Extravaganza
Host: Epic Productions, Liberians in NYC, Jersey International
Location: Ultra Lounge, 2354 Arthurkill Road, Staten Island, NYC 10309
Date/Time: July 25
Details: Special guest G-Rize, performance by David Mell.

Ohio

Event: Liberia 168th Independence Day Celebration
Host: Liberian Community of Greater Cincinnati
Locations: 2980 Glendale-Mildford Rd Cincinnati, OH 45241
Date/Time: July 25 @ 8:30pm
Details: Admission fee of US$10. Call (513) 254-6491 or (513) 687-3993 for more information.

Pennsylvania

Event: “Official” Liberia Independence Celebration
Host: The Untouchable Bossman Empire, AMO, SNG
Location: The Lounge, 1621-27 Cecil B. Moore, Philadelphia, PA
Date/Time: July 25, 10:00pm
Details: Tickets $25 or more at the door. Featuring DJ Bossman, DJ Versatile, and others.

Event: Liberian Independence Day Celebration
Host: FBMG Media
Location: Dimension, 7312 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Date/Time: July 25, 9:00pm
Details: Concert featuring Ruff-N-Smooth, Foreign Ward, and Pitty D’Best.

Rhode Island

Event: Liberian Independence Day Weekend
Host: Liberian Community Association of Rhode Island
Location: 807 Broad Street, Providence, RI for workshops; Roger Williams Park (Temple of Music) for Church Service
Date/Time: July 24, 6:00pm for Meet and Greet, 7:00pm for the Workshop; July 25, 9:00am for Make-a-Sign Youth Workshop, 10:00am for Parade start, 6:00pm for Red White & Blue Annual Ball; July 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm for Church Service
Details: Love of Liberty Brought Us Here Workshop, Five Star Banquet Hall, Parade, Church Service, and Youth Workshop

Texas

Event: Counties Queen Contest
Host: Liberian Community Association – Dallas/Fort Worth 
Location: Aladdin Rental and Events, 201 Hardwood Rd, Ste. 130, Bedford, TX 76021 
Date/Time: July 25, 7:00pm
Details: Independence program and ball. More information available here.