NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City of Monroe and Healthy Funroe Gear Up for “Picnic in the Park”
May 11, 2026
05/11/2026
(Monroe, LA) – Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and Healthy Funroe are excited to announce the date for the highly anticipated Picnic in the Park event.
The FREE event takes place Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Forsythe Park, under the hanging lights. The fun starts at 5 PM and wraps up at 8 PM. Come out for food trucks, local vendors, music and more!
For additional information, contact Special Events Manager Kimberly Esssex at (318) 376-5184. Follow the latest details on what’s going on in the City of Monroe by following our Facebook or Instagram page.
Jasmine Anderson
MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Executive Department
email: jasmine.anderson@ci.monroe.la.us
www.monroela.us