The community of Monrovia celebrates its 139th birthday with a weekend of events. Highlights include games, carnival rides, food, live music, a meringue pie eating contest, and the annual Monrovia Days parade.

Thursday, May 15:

Monrovia Days Parade on Myrtle Ave : 7pm to 9pm,  "Celebrating our Scholars and Champions" 

Friday, May 16: 

MUSD Pep Rally & Youth Performances: 5pm to 6pm
Carnival opens:  5 pm to 10 pm,  live band performances, including Bumptown (Top 40's Band)

Saturday, May 17:

Youth Performances: 12noon to 4pm
Parade Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
Merengue's Famous Pie Eating Contest: 5pm
Carnival 12 noon to 10pm. All day live Entertainment, including OC Groove (Blues, Rock and Funk Band) 

Sunday, May 18:

Youth Performances: 12noon to 5pm
Carnival: 12 noon to 8pm, live band performances, including Stone Soul ( Classic Soul and Motown Band)
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Friday and Saturday there is a Friends of the Library Book Sale (times may vary). Wristbands are cheaper when purchased in advance.