Although the city of Monrovia was incorporated in 1887, the town of Monrovia’s recognized birthday is May 17, 1886, when the first lots went up for sale! Thanks to its forefathers, Monrovia’s anniversary celebration as a town has been held on that date since 1890. Except for some challenging years when the festivities had to be canceled, Monrovia Days and the parade has been an annual tradition! Read more about the history of Monrovia Days in this publication, posted in 2012 by Jim Wigton of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, and in this YouTube video produced in 2021 by the Monrovia Historical Society.
The Monrovia Historical Museum houses a vast collection of Monrovia Days photographs and memorabilia. These are available to all interested in delving deeper into its history. Come visit us soon!