Le samedi 28 mars 2026, Sa Sainteté le Pape Léon XIV effectuera une visite apostolique en Principauté de Monaco.
Monaco's National Day, also known as the Prince's Day, is one of the most iconic events in the Principality. Every year on November 19, Monaco celebrates its identity, traditions, and Sovereign in a solemn and festive atmosphere.
As part of celebrations marking Saint Devota's Day, members of the public are invited to watch the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from a secure area on the concourse of the Place Sainte-Dévote, where the ceremony will be shown live on a big screen. Corsican singers will perform at the beginning of the evening. Spectators can then move to a specially designated area on Quai Albert Ier, to see the symbolic boat burning. Afterwards, an eight-minute drone show will light up the skies, illustrating some of the key moments in Saint Devota's life.
Events to mark Monaco's National Day
Some 800 luminous drones will light up the skies above the Prince's Palace to celebrate Monaco's National Day.
Célébration des 7 ans de l'Eglise Orthodoxe de Monaco, autour de la fête de sa Sainte-Patronne, la Sainte Impératrice Elena, Egale-aux-Apôtres, mère de l'empereur romain Constantin. Suite a la Divine Liturgie au lieu de culte des orthodoxes, nous monterons les escaliers Grana a 11h00 au restaurant "Anoïa" pour un cocktail de célébration. A 12h00 débutera le déjeuner festif. Sur réservation.
As part of celebrations marking Saint Devota's Day, members of the public are invited to attend the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from the secure zone on the concourse at Place Sainte Dévote. Afterward, those who wish will then be directed to a second secure zone on Quai Albert Ier, from where they will be able to watch the symbolic boat burning ceremony and firework display, which will be accompanied by Corsican polyphonic chant and music evoking important periods in the life of Saint Devota.
"Bulgarian Winter Wonderland", celebrating the Bulgarian Republic in Monte-Carlo. With the Blessing of His Grace Irenei, Bishop of London & Western Europe. Multi-course gastronomic dinner prepared by acclaimed Bulgarian Chef, Andre Tokev. Grand Auction by Sotheby’s Monaco and Festive Tombola with gifts & experiences from Bulgaria. In aid of the Monaco Red Cross and the Bulgarian Red Cross.
During the ceremony, a bust of Prince Rainier III, the work of sculptor Kees Verkade, will be unveiled in the Lycée lobby.
