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Monroe North Carolina This is the official page for the City of Monroe, North Carolina, as designated by City Council.

The City of Monroe is a vibrant and progressive hub of retail, government, culture and industry in Union County. Monroe has a population of just under 40,000 residents and serves as the county seat. From the large Historic District complete with stately homes and a newly revitalized downtown, to its industrial core attracting businesses from across the globe, to the ever-growing retail marketplace, Monroe has something to offer to all. ~Where Heartland Meets High Tech~

Visit the Parks & Recreation table at Pickleball for All tomorrow and get your free paddle cover, towel, and America 250...
10/23/2026

Visit the Parks & Recreation table at Pickleball for All tomorrow and get your free paddle cover, towel, and America 250 tote bag while supplies last!

Monroe Parks & Recreation, Special Olympics Union County, and our partners are inviting people of all ages and abilities to Dickerson Park tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to play, learn, have fun, and meet someone new while you score your way through a great afternoon.

Visit www.monroenc.org/pickleball for more information.

The City of Monroe is hiring! Take a look at all of the jobs we currently have posted.To learn about City benefits, vaca...
10/23/2026

The City of Monroe is hiring! Take a look at all of the jobs we currently have posted.

To learn about City benefits, vacation days, and more, visit www.monroenc.org/HR

To apply for one of these positions, visit www.monroenc.org/careers

Registration for Monroe Parks & Recreation’s 2026–2027 Youth Basketball League closes October 31, and there are just nin...
10/23/2026

Registration for Monroe Parks & Recreation’s 2026–2027 Youth Basketball League closes October 31, and there are just nine days left to get your young athlete signed up. 🏀

The league is open to youth ages 4 to 15, with Monroe resident registration at $60. The season runs from November through February. Coaches and volunteers are still needed to make the season happen!

📌 Sign up for the season at www.monroenc.org/rec1

The holidays are coming to downtown Monroe, and this year we're making a whole weekend of it. 🎄For the first time, the C...
10/20/2026

The holidays are coming to downtown Monroe, and this year we're making a whole weekend of it. 🎄

For the first time, the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Monroe Christmas Parade are landing on the same weekend.

🌟 Saturday, Nov 21: Christmas Tree Lighting. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m., and the tree lights up at 7. Come early and watch downtown glow.

🎅 Sunday, Nov 22: Monroe Christmas Parade down Main Street at 2 p.m. Floats, marching bands, horses, and Santa himself to close it out. Rain or shine.

Two days, one very festive downtown. Round up the family and come spend the weekend with us.

(Marching in the parade? Registration is open now at www.monroenc.org/paraderules.)

There's something for everyone at Pickleball for All! While some folks are on the courts, others will be grabbing a bite...
10/19/2026

There's something for everyone at Pickleball for All! While some folks are on the courts, others will be grabbing a bite from the food trucks, browsing local vendors, or practicing their dinking techniques with the pros. Bring the whole family to Dickerson Park on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and try it out.

Learn more at www.monroenc.org/pickleball

Wow, looking great! Take a look at the incredible transformation our Greenway makes between Miller Street and Stafford S...
10/16/2026

Wow, looking great! Take a look at the incredible transformation our Greenway makes between Miller Street and Stafford Street!

City crews have been hard at work clearing overgrown areas, opening up the space, and extending the greenway. The results look fantastic! Come on out and see it for yourself! Enjoy the new greenway, take a walk, and see how nice it is.

A big thank-you to our hardworking City crews for making it happen. Great job!

Rain in the forecast will not stop the fun! Halloween Happenings is happening rain or shine tomorrow in Downtown Monroe,...
10/16/2026

Rain in the forecast will not stop the fun!

Halloween Happenings is happening rain or shine tomorrow in Downtown Monroe, so grab your costume and come on out.

The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes games, crafts, inflatables, and a costume contest for all ages, plus plenty of treats to go around. Dress in your best spooky or seasonal look and bring the whole family for a day in Downtown Monroe.

Remember: We're having our first trick-or-treat trail through Downtown Monroe shops and businesses. You can find more information and the full schedule of events at www.monroenc.org/halloween

Happy National Bosses Day to City Manager Mark Watson! Running the City of Monroe is no small job, and Mark wears a lot ...
10/16/2026

Happy National Bosses Day to City Manager Mark Watson!

Running the City of Monroe is no small job, and Mark wears a lot of different hats! Somehow, he still always finds time to share a great story about our City and the people who make this community special. No one is more passionate about Monroe than he is. Today, City staff wanted to take a minute to say thank you, Mark, for everything you do for our team and our community.

The Monroe Fire Department has been serving our community since 1884! This Monday, Citizens Academy participants spent t...
10/16/2026

The Monroe Fire Department has been serving our community since 1884! This Monday, Citizens Academy participants spent the evening with the department to learn how firefighters serve residents every day. Today, the department operates eight truck companies out of six fire stations, along with a fire administration office and a fire training center. That is a long way from 1922, when the department had one fully paid firefighter and 29 volunteers. In 2025 alone, Monroe firefighters responded to 7,631 emergency and non-emergency calls.

Participants also learned about the department’s specialized services, including swift-water rescue at Station 2 and child passenger seat checks at Station 1, which sits right underneath City Hall. Thank you to the Monroe Fire Department for hosting our class this week!

🚒 Learn more about the Monroe Fire Department at www.monroenc.org/fire

❄ Thousands of neighbors will line the streets of Downtown Monroe on Sunday, November 22, to watch the Monroe Christmas ...
10/16/2026

❄ Thousands of neighbors will line the streets of Downtown Monroe on Sunday, November 22, to watch the Monroe Christmas Parade pass by. If your business, nonprofit, or group has ever wanted a front-row introduction to the City, this is it. Entries are still open, and signing up puts you right in front of families who turn out year after year for this Monroe tradition.

🎄 Register your entry by November 13 at www.monroenc.org/paraderules

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