Monroe City

Check out the reminders below to help keep everyone safe during the Mardi Gras parades! 💛💜

It's almost that time! 🎭 Check out this list of reminders to help keep everyone safe during the Mardi Gras parades! We appreciate everyone doing their part to help make it a fun and safe celebration.

🚨 Reminder: No drones are allowed in the airspace above the parade route.

🗓️ Saturday, February 7th
⏰ Krewe de Riviere parade will start at 3pm, and the
Krewe of Janus parade will begin at 6pm.

Press Release: Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Reopens to the Public

Read more here:
https://monroela.us/news_announcements/louisiana-purchase-gardens-zoo-reopens-to-the-public/

Approximately 1,000 Monroe residents were supported today through the Ouachita Parish Disaster Relief Food Distribution at the Monroe Civic Center, hosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.

We are grateful to Marsala Beverage for their donation of canned water and to all the volunteers who stepped up to serve our community following the recent winter storm. Together, we continue to show up for one another.

The City of Monroe has secured $17.7 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects that strengthen our community and improve quality of life for residents.

These investments - the result of months of planning, coordination, and advocacy by Mayor Friday Ellis and his team beginning in 2025 - were made possible through the strong leadership and support of the Louisiana federal delegation: Senator John Kennedy, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

Funded projects include storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements, sewer lift station rehabilitation, transportation infrastructure enhancements, and community facility renovations that support disaster preparedness, emergency response, and public safety across Monroe.

Mayor Friday Ellis said, “We are grateful for the years of collaboration and leadership by our congressional delegation that has resulted in these funds being awarded. While these funds were not sought as a result of the winter storm, there’s never been a time that our need has been greater as a result of what we’ve endured over the last few weeks. These dollars are proof of what’s possible through communication, collaboration, and a shared understanding of our infrastructure needs and the investments necessary. We can’t thank our delegation enough for their work over the past year to make this happen.”

We are grateful to our federal partners and their continued commitment to investing in Monroe’s future.

Volunteer Opportunity! THANK YOU, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana 💛

🚨VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY🚨
The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana is seeking volunteers for their Ouachita Parish Disaster Relief Food Distribution today.
📍401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 3PM-6PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of Monroe advances to phase II of National League of Cities’ grant for economic growth and resilience

Read full press release here: https://bit.ly/3ZRKo5W

During times like this, staying informed and educated is an important part of keeping yourself and others safe. As recovery continues across Monroe, take a look at these tips to help you stay aware and prepared!

It has been QUITE a WEEK!!! As a way to say thank you to all of the Firefighters, Police officers, and Entergy - We're offering a Free lunch on Wednesday, February 4th. Lunch is from 11:00 to 2:00 pm! We'll see you then!

Happening today, 3PM-6PM. Details below! 👇

The Ouachita Parish Disaster Relief Food Distribution, hosted by Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, will take place at the Monroe Civic Center to support residents impacted by the recent winter storm. This drive-thru distribution will provide both perishable and nonperishable food items to those in need. 🍎

🗓️ Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

First-come, first-served while supplies last!

Thank you, Comcast, and United Cajun Navy, for supporting our community! 💙💛

Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $25,000 to United Cajun Navy to Support Monroe Area Winter Storm Fern Relief Efforts | Comcast South Comcast Donates $25,000 to United Cajun Navy to Support Monroe Area Winter Storm Fern Relief Efforts