Downtown Monroe Michigan Development Authority

10/24/2026

🎃🍬 A SPOOKTACULAR time in Downtown Monroe!

Little ghosts and goblins filled the streets for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat!

A big THANK YOU to the Downtown Monroe Michigan Business Network for organizing another great event and to all the downtown businesses that participated.

And the Halloween fun isn’t over yet!

🚗 Downtown Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, October 28 | 5–8PM | Washington Street

👻City of Monroe Trick or Treating: Saturday, October 31 | 6–8PM

More costumes, more candy and more fun to come! 🎃

10/23/2026

🚧 DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES | OCTOBER 24 🚧

The annual Downtown Monroe Michigan Business Network Trick-or-Treat will take place Saturday from noon to 1:30PM.

To keep everyone safe, the following downtown streets will be closed:

🔸 Monroe Street: Second Street to Elm Avenue
🔸 First Street: Cass Street to Macomb Street
🔸 Front Street: Monroe Street to Macomb Street
🔸 Washington Street: Second Street to Front Street

Please plan ahead and use alternate routes when traveling tomorrow.

Happy Halloween! 👻

10/20/2026

DDA MEETING NOTICE 📣

The DDA will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at 8:30AM in Council Chambers.

The meeting agenda is linked below:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc5emcbm

09/14/2026

📣 DDA MEETING NOTICE 📣

The DDA will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 8:30AM in Council Chambers.

The meeting agenda is linked below:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3vcuxwx6

09/02/2026

FYI - this afternoon's City Market has been canceled due to the heat ☀

Due to heat we are canceling Wednesday’s market. See you September 23 for the “Sip and Shop “market!

09/01/2026

🏢 Invest in Your Downtown Property 🏢

The application window for the Monroe Downtown Development Authority’s Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Program is NOW OPEN!

The BIG Program provides reimbursement-based grant funding to encourage investment in Downtown Monroe, helping eligible property owners and tenants make improvements that enhance and preserve our downtown buildings.

📅 Application Window: September 1 – November 1, 2026

Funding can support eligible projects focused on building rehabilitation, façade improvements and certain interior improvements. Grant funds are available until fully awarded for the fiscal year.

Thinking about making improvements to your downtown property? Now is the time to learn more and get your application materials ready!

Learn more:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4z86z7p5
☎ 734-384-9146

Apply now:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/vapzay4k

08/19/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE: Monroe City Market 🚧

It's Market Day in Downtown Monroe! To allow time for set up, Washington between First and Front Street is now closed and will remain closed through the duration of the event.

So, head downtown and shop local! The Market is open from 3-7PM!

Monroe County Michigan Events

08/17/2026

📣 DDA MEETING NOTICE 📣

The DDA will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19 at 8:30AM in Council Chambers.

The meeting agenda is linked below:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3vcuxwx6

07/30/2026

Exploring Downtown 🌍✨

As part of Monroe's Sister City exchange program with Hofu, Japan, students spent the day walking Downtown Monroe alongside Mayor Robert E. Clark.

Their visit included a stroll along the River Raisin, lunch at a local restaurant (Misty’s Plant Based Foods) , and time discovering the unique shops and charm that make Downtown such a special place. Opportunities like these give students a chance to experience a new culture firsthand. Each stop offered a glimpse into the history and character of our community.

The City of Monroe and Hofu, Japan officially became Sister Cities in 1993.

07/29/2026

☀️ Soak Up Summer in Downtown Monroe ☀️

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