Shopping, Live Music, 318 Day, and the USA Table Tennis Olympic Trials- there are so many exciting events taking over Monroe-West Monroe this March!

ULM Baseball vs. UIW

March 1st - 3rd

Kick off Spring with a swing & watch ULM Baseball take on UIW at the Lou St. Amant Field! The games start on Friday, March 1st at 6:00 pm and continue on Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm and on Sunday, March 3rd at 1:00 pm.

St. Paddy's Day Bicycle Parade

March 9th

Bring the whole family for St. Paddy's Day arts and crafts, games, and so much more! Free green lemonade and additional food items will be for sale. The Bicycle Parade is open to adults, children, and pets and is a non-motorized parade that can include bicycles, scooters, wagons, strollers, etc. The full day of fun begins at 10:00 am & the parade lines up at 12:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated adult, children, and pets!

Spring Market

March 14th-16th

The Junior League of Monroe, Inc. presents its 26th annual Spring Market! Spring Market is a 3-day shopping event to be held at the Monroe Civic Center March 14th-16th, 2024. The Spring Market Kick Off event, included in General Admission ticket price, features food trucks, local school performances, and live music by Clara Rae. The Preview Party, sponsored by The Platter, will take place on Thursday featuring extended shopping hours, door prizes, a charcuterie spread, and live music with Cal Presley. Market-Rita Madness, sponsored by Iron Cactus, will take place on Friday featuring extended shopping hours, door prizes, appetizers, entertainment by DJ Worm, and, of course, Market-Ritas! Hours are Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-5pm.

Landry's Vineyard Concert

March 16th

The first Landry's Vineyard Concert of the year kicks off on Saturday, March 16th and will feature Flashback 5. They play Top-40 covers, Classic Rock, and great dance music. Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of music, food, and wine of course! The evening kicks off from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Vineyard.

318 Day

March 18th

It's the signature day to celebrate everything you love about the 318! Participate in the Discover Monroe-West Monroe Photo Scavenger Hunt, show off your artistic side with Discover Monroe-West Monroe's coloring sheet, or be the "1" in the 318 signs located in both Downtown Monroe (Palace Park) and West Monroe (Alley Park)!

Women's Symposium

March 20th

The Women's Symposium seeks to empower, motivate, and encourage girls and women from all backgrounds, educational, and professional levels to pursue their passion and seek leadership roles in their desired career paths. As part of ULM's celebration of Women's History Month, the Women's Symposium- in a panelist/moderator formal- discusses issues women face every day: networking, inclusion, leadership, professionalism, and financial growth. This all-day event will be held at ULM's Bayou Pointe Event Center on March 20th.

USA Table Tennis Olympic Trials

March 21st-30th

Get ready for an amazing event! The USA Table Tennis Olympic & Junior National Trials will take place at the brand-new West Monroe Sports and Events on March 21st-30th. The Olympic Trials will be held March 21st-24th and the Junior National Team Trials will be held March 26th-30th. The 2024 US Olympic Trials will consist of over 100 domestic and international players aiming to secure a spot on the US Olympic Team for Paris 2024. Elite table tennis athletes from across the nation will battle for the chance to represent the United States on the international stage. The US Junior National Team trials will bring over 250 top youth players from across the country to battle for National team status. This event is sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism.

Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum Easter Village

March 23rd-30th

Have an EGG-citing time visiting the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum Easter Village during the last week of March! Visit with the Easter Bunny, decorate cookies, participate in the White House egg roll, and experience the bunny patch and GIANT chocolate bunny! The Easter Village will be open March 23rd-30th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.