Flying Heart’s 5th Birthday Bash
Celebrate 5 years of Flying Heart and 250 of America with two lively days of pizza, beer, music, and fun.

Good Daze Block Party
10AM - 3PM
Shop til you drop as Art Alley transforms into a rockin’ Block Party with a market of vendors, musicians, and food trucks.

Red, White, & Blue at the Zoo
10AM - 2PM
Experience the Zoo in a whole new way as they bring out old fashioned carnival games and food eating contests to accompany the animals you know and love!

Twin Cities 250th Anniversary Parade
11AM
Enjoy a vibrant procession of community spirit featuring marching bands, floats, and local performers hosted by the Krewe of Janus.

Fireworks
9PM
What better way is there to celebrate Independence Day than with fireworks? End the night with a bang with fireworks shot from the Endom Bridge over the Ouachita River. The best views are from Downtown Monroe and West Monroe.

Mahjong on the Mezz
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
5:30PM - 7:30PM

This weekly summer series event at The Hotel Monroe is a great way to spend your Thursday evenings. Get your friends together and let the game begin! Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, appetizers, attentive table service, and an elegant evening of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned player, in the mood to learn something new, or just looking for a fun night out, there’s a seat at the table for you.


Landry’s Vineyard & Winery Tour
July 11, 18, 25
Tastings begin at 11AM; Tours begin at 2PM

Learn all about the wine making process at this local vineyard! Start your Saturday with a wine tasting—choosing from over 25 different wines—then hop on a golf cart for a guided tour of the vineyards , bottling and crushing facility, winery and tank room, and cellar/barrel-aging room. Soak in the sun and stroll the beautiful vineyard while learning something new.


NELA Legacy Color Run
July 18
8AM

This Legacy Color Run is coming to Monroe and offering 10K, 5K, and “Fun Run” options that cater to all ages and fitness levels. This event not only promotes health and community spirit but also serves as a fundraiser for two significant causes. Half of the proceeds will support the annual NELA Teacher Symposium and the other half will support the Tarver Braddock Foundation.


Monroe Greenheads vs. Memphis Hound Dogs
July 18
7PM

Check out The Arena League’s newest addition as the Monroe Greenheads take on the Memphis Hound Dogs in this lively display of arena football. This fast-paced event is a perfect way to fill a sports’ lovers Saturday. Don’t miss the Greenheads’ last home game of the season!


Creative Current: The Evening Edition
July 28
6PM - 8PM

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council hosts another installment of Creative Current. This relaxed monthly meetup is designed for artists, designers, performers, educators, and creative thinkers from across our region to connect, share ideas, and learn what others are working on, No agenda. No presentations. Just conversation and community.