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Date(s) - 05/15/2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Monrovia Days (Photo – monroviadays)
Not just every community throws itself a birthday party, much less one that celebrates its talented young people and scholars. Hurray for Monrovia Days!
The City of Monrovia, Monrovia Unified School District and Centre Stage Inc. are excited to announce the return of their annual celebration to celebrate community talented youth and the Scholars and Champions from the Monrovia Unified School District.
The following activities are planned this year on May 14, 15, 16 and 17: Parade to honor Scholars and Champions from the Monrovia Unified School District, youth performances, the Famous Merengue’s Bakery Pie Eating Contest, live musical entertainment, beer garden, carnival food, games, and carnival rides.
For full details, see the city’s website Events page.
Monrovia Days Schedule
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monrovia Days Parade: Celebrating our Country’s 250th Birthday, Route 66 Centennial and the Western Theme
The Monrovia Days Parade will start at 7:00 pm on Myrtle Avenue at Olive Avenue, and will head north on Myrtle Avenue to Library Park. Priority will be given to Monrovia Youth Based Organizations.
Friday, May 15, 2026
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All night – Carnival rides, food and games
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Youth Performances
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Live Entertainment, Stone Soul – Motown Band
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Friends of the Library Book Sale
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Carnival rides, food and games
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Youth Entertainment
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Yesteryear Exhibit in the Multi-Purpose Room
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Parade Awards Ceremony
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Merengue Bakery Pie Eating Contest Team Prizes: $300, $150, $50. Apply to enter here.
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Live Entertainment, Blue Breeze Band, Funk & Soul Band
Sunday, May 17, 2026
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Carnival rides, food and games
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Youth Performances
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Yesteryear Exhibit in Multi-Purpose Room
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Live Entertainment, Stone Soul – Motown Band
Carnival Wristbands For Pre-Sale
Carnival wristbands are available for pre-purchase and can be collected at the check-in booth on the day of your choice. Pre-Sale prices will end on Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 pm.
One Day
Pre-Sale: $15.00 | Day of (at Library Park): $20.00
Two Day
Pre-Sale: $25.00 | Day of (at Library Park): $30.00
Three Day
Pre-Sale: $35.00 | Day of (at Library Park): $40.00
Single Ride Tickets: $1.00 – will be available only at the event. Rides will vary from 1 – 5 tickets per ride.
Ticket booths will open on Friday, May 15 at 4:00 pm.
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