Monroe North Carolina

Monroe North Carolina This is the official page for the City of Monroe, North Carolina, as designated by City Council.

The City of Monroe is a vibrant and progressive hub of retail, government, culture and industry in Union County. Monroe has a population of just under 40,000 residents and serves as the county seat. From the large Historic District complete with stately homes and a newly revitalized downtown, to its industrial core attracting businesses from across the globe, to the ever-growing retail marketplace, Monroe has something to offer to all. ~Where Heartland Meets High Tech~

Tonight's City Council meeting is happening at the Old Armory Community Center, not City Hall. Doors are already open an...
06/23/2026

Tonight's City Council meeting is happening at the Old Armory Community Center, not City Hall.

Doors are already open and the meeting starts at 6:00 PM.

Come see us at 500 S Johnson St. We'll have everything set up and ready to go.

Monroe City Council will meet today at Old Armory Community Center (500 S Johnson St) at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting....
06/23/2026

Monroe City Council will meet today at Old Armory Community Center (500 S Johnson St) at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting. Please note the change of location for today’s meeting.

Those wishing to speak during the public comment period should arrive before the meeting begins to sign up.

📺 You can watch the remainder of the meeting on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/

📝 Agendas and accompanying staff reports are available at tinyurl.com/4kee2ykf

Monroe City Council will meet today at Old Armory Community Center (500 S Johnson St) at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting....
06/23/2026

Monroe City Council will meet today at Old Armory Community Center (500 S Johnson St) at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting. Please note the change of location for today's meeting.

Those wishing to speak during the public comment period should arrive before the meeting begins to sign up.

📺 You can watch the remainder of the meeting on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/

📝 Agendas and accompanying staff reports are available at tinyurl.com/4kee2ykf

Monroe City Council will meet today but with a fun twist! Instead of City Hall, Council is coming out to you! Tonight's ...
06/23/2026

Monroe City Council will meet today but with a fun twist!

Instead of City Hall, Council is coming out to you!

Tonight's regular meeting will be held at the Old Armory Community Center (500 S Johnson St) at 6 p.m. Please note the change of location for today's meeting.

Those wishing to speak during the public comment period should arrive before the meeting begins to sign up.

📺 You can watch the the beginning of the meeting on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/

📝 Agendas and accompanying staff reports are available at tinyurl.com/4kee2ykf

Big news for Downtown Monroe.Two of our Downtown businesses earned spots on the 2026 Best of North Carolina list from Gu...
06/22/2026

Big news for Downtown Monroe.

Two of our Downtown businesses earned spots on the 2026 Best of North Carolina list from Guide to North Carolina, voted on by readers across the State.

Lowe Country Estates & Re-Imagined Designs was named a 2026 Best of North Carolina Winner for Antique Stores, and 47K Marketplace earned a Regional Winner honor for Boutiques.

Both of these shops are part of what makes Downtown Monroe worth the trip. Congratulations to the owners, their teams, and everyone who voted them to the top.

Come see them for yourself. Downtown is open and waiting.

We hope you had a great time at our June Car Cruise-In. Monroe was the place to be!Winners:🛻 Best of Show - Tim Moller, ...
06/22/2026

We hope you had a great time at our June Car Cruise-In. Monroe was the place to be!

Winners:
🛻 Best of Show - Tim Moller, 1951 Chevy Truck
🛻 Runner up - Kenneth Craig, 1949 Ford Truck
🏎️ Car of the Night - Ed Curlee, 1969 Mustang

Here's your Fourth of July Celebration lineup, Monroe 👇🌭 5:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest🎶 6:30 p.m. - Live Music from...
06/22/2026

Here's your Fourth of July Celebration lineup, Monroe 👇

🌭 5:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest
🎶 6:30 p.m. - Live Music from Envision
🎪 All evening - Bounce houses, carnival games, vendors from the Faded Rose Market, food, more!
🎆 At dark - The biggest, most spectacular fireworks show in Union County

And this year, we've added an extra street closure so there's more room than ever to watch the fireworks. Come to Downtown Monroe for the free event on July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Arrive early to catch our first-ever hot dog eating contest. Don't miss it!

The City of Monroe's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.There are no ...
06/18/2026

The City of Monroe's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

There are no delays in solid waste collection on Friday, June 19. Please have your carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

Emergency Services are always available by calling 911, or call 704-289-1591 for non-emergencies.

It was hot out at Monroe's Juneteenth Celebration this weekend, and we're not talking about the weather! Thank you to th...
06/18/2026

It was hot out at Monroe's Juneteenth Celebration this weekend, and we're not talking about the weather! Thank you to the staff, performers, and vendors who brought it to life, and to everyone who came out to celebrate.

See more photos: tinyurl.com/Monroe2026Juneteenth

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