2 DAYS OF CELEBRATION!

  • PREMIERE OF “SIERRA LEONE @ 65 — A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME”
  • TALK-BACK SESSION WITH SIERRA LEONEAN LEADERS & FILMMAKERS
  • DRESS CODE: 1960’S AFRICANA FASHION
    MASQUERADE FLAIR
  • FASHION SHOW
  • HONOREES, DIGNITARY GUEST SPEAKERS
  • DINNER, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT

Hotel Accommodations 🏨

To support guests attending Sierra Leone Independence Weekend Celebration, a limited hotel room block has been secured for April 24–April 26, 2026.

Metro Points Hotel

How to Book

Guests may reserve their room using either of the options below:

Option 1 – Call the Hotel

📞 (301) 459-6700

Group Code: SL65

Option 2 – Email the Hotel

📧 [email protected]

(Attn: Nora Larry)

Please include the following information in your email:

Full name of guest

Arrival and departure dates

Room type (King or Double)

Phone number

Form of payment

Booking Deadline

⏰ Room block cutoff:

Thursday, April 10, 2026, by 6:00 PM

Note:

Distance to Event Venue:

Approximately 9 miles (15–20 minutes by car) from Hi-Qu Event Center

(13711 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 104, Bowie, MD)

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 16800 Science Drive, Bowie, MD

Distance to Event Venue:

Approximately 3.5 miles( 9 minutes by car) from Hi-Qu Event Center

(13711 Old Annapolis Road, Suite 104, Bowie, MD)