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Art and Inspiration Fill the Streets at the October Gallery Crawl
Get ready for a night where art meets community! The Downtown Gallery Crawl rolls back into downtown Monroe and West Monroe on Thursday, October 2, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visitors can wander through vibrant galleries, meet artists face-to-face, and even hop on a wagon ride for a fun trip between the two downtowns. The Crawl transforms both downtowns into creative hubs, where visitors can discover a wide range of artwork, experience live demonstrations, and enjoy the welcoming energy of the local
Discover Monroe-West Monroe Announces 5th Annual MWM Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) is bringing back its pumpkin decorating contest to Ouachita Parish! The 5th Annual MWM Pumpkin Decorating Contest will take place starting Wednesday, Oct. 1 through Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout Ouachita Parish can carve, decorate, or paint their pumpkins. This year’s theme is Spooky Sports Tourism. The decorated pumpkin can represent any sport that participants choose. DMWM is encouraging participating pumpkin
