Monaco’s signature red and white colors will soon be visible everywhere as the Principality finalises its National Day decorations, extending this proud tradition to new locations across the city.
Monaco’s streets are being readied for the annual National Day celebrations, coming on 19th November. Led by the Events Division of the Municipal Technical Services, teams have been working tirelessly since 4th November to set up pavilions, banners and Monegasque flags ensuring the national colours of red and white are on display everywhere to mark this important event.
Every year, the Mairie makes efforts to extend the patriotic reach to all districts. In 2024, there will be approximately 600 pennants, 550 flags and 90 pavilions city-wide spread across 150 installations. A set-up of this scale requires both a day and a night crew, with the day team putting up flags and the night shift taking on the larger installations.
Which new areas are being “dressed” for National Day?
New locations will feature decorations for National Day this year, including the Boulevard de Belgique and its roundabout near Parc Princesse Antoinette, the Monte-Carlo Bay entrance, Allée Lazare Sauvaigo, and Promenade Honoré II, adding fresh touches to the city’s celebratory landscape.
National Day has traditionally coincided with the Saint Day of each reigning Prince, in this case the 15th of November, but Prince Albert II bucked the trend and instead chose to honour his late father’s day by continuing to celebrate on 19th November.
Events this year include a festive drone show, a mass held in the Cathedral, concerts and appearances by the Prince and his family.
How to get involved
The Mairie encourages residents to join the festivities by adorning their homes with Monegasque flags and banners, underscoring their attachment to the Princely Family and the Principality. To ensure the flags are displayed correctly, they remind residents that the red section should always be above the white, and when viewed from outside, the red should appear on the left.
The flags will remain up until 10th December, marking the end of the celebrations and a return to Monaco’s everyday charm.
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