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.
Said 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 paradesโoften involving minorsโhave resulted in injuries and posed serious risks to public safety.
The release clarify that the 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 fieldsโspaces 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.
The LNP will station officers across all 15 counties to monitor and prevent unauthorized school-related street parades.
Schools or organizations found in violation of this ban will be penalized in accordance with national laws and MoE regulations.
Graduation and WASSCE-related celebrations will be monitored closely to ensure compliance.
The measure would exercise Zero Tolerance for Reckless Conduct Dangerous behaviorsโsuch as students riding atop vehicles or dancing on moving carsโwill 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 Liberiaโs 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.
