Ministry of Education and Liberia National Police Enforce Ban on Street Parades During Gala Day, Graduation, and WASSCE Celebrations

Ministry of Education and Liberia National Police Enforce Ban on Street Parades During Gala Day, Graduation, and WASSCE Celebrations

Monrovia, Liberia – June 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the Liberia National Police (LNP), announces the immediate enforcement of the ban on street parades associated with Gala Day, graduation, and WASSCE celebrations across all counties.

This decision is in response to increasing concerns over student safety, public disturbances, and repeated violations of the 2024/2025 Academic Calendar guidelines. In recent years, unauthorized street parades—often involving minors—have resulted in injuries and posed serious risks to public safety.

To clarify, this measure does not prohibit celebratory events.

Schools are encouraged to organize parades and programs in safe, controlled venues such as school campuses, town halls, stadiums, and open fields—spaces that allow joyful celebrations without compromising safety or public order.

The enforcement of this regulation is grounded in Article 15 of the Liberian Constitution, Sections 17.3 and 17.4 of the Penal Law, and the Liberian Education Reform Act of 2011, which mandate the protection of students and the preservation of peace.

Enforcement Measures:

Nationwide Police Deployment: The LNP will station officers across all 15 counties to monitor and prevent unauthorized school-related street parades.

Legal Accountability: Schools or organizations found in violation of this ban will be penalized in accordance with national laws and MoE regulations.

Oversight of Celebrations: Graduation and WASSCE-related celebrations will be monitored closely to ensure compliance.

Zero Tolerance for Reckless Conduct: Dangerous behaviors—such as students riding atop vehicles or dancing on moving cars—will not be tolerated and will result in immediate enforcement actions.

The Ministry of Education and the Liberia National Police jointly call on all school administrators, parents, and students to fully cooperate. Academic achievements must be celebrated in ways that uphold discipline, ensure safety, and reflect the dignity of Liberia’s educational standards.

The safety and success of every Liberian child remain our utmost priority. Let us work together to foster an environment of order, pride, and responsible celebration.

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