We invite local businesses and organizations to partner with us in sponsoring initiatives that will drive economic development in Downtown Monroe, helping to create a vibrant downtown community for all. The Partnership with a Purpose Level sponsorship enables us the ability to contribute to the Community Event Grant Program, refurbish downtown planters, holiday lights, make alleyway improvements, provide downtown marketing campaigns, way finding signs, murals and other design projects, resulting in the beautification of Downtown Monroe.

The Monroe Market creates an opportunity for farmers to sell their products directly to the consumers. It provides the consumer the opportunity to buy local products directly from the farmers to create healthy eating educational programs through demos and recipes. The market brings families together, neighbors, visitors and local makers to create a sense of community and social gathering. The market establishes a destination for tourists and visitors and educates the community on the nutritional, environmental, and economic value of buying local products. As a Monroe Market sponsor, your marketing dollars will be a sound investment in the wellbeing of families in our community and surrounding areas.

The Cultural Arts Sponsor Package touches the entire family with art, theatre, music, and entertainment. As a sponsor, your business will play a vital role in enhancing the cultural landscape by supporting various projects, including art exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Your contribution will not only help us bring these initiatives to life but also demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and community development while investing your budget dollars in this valuable effort.

We are so excited to present you with the opportunity to sponsor our 20th Anniversary Making Memories Monroe Car Show on March 15, 2025. This car show has been our flagship event for nineteen years and we are anticipating the largest crowd on record to descend upon Downtown Monroe for the 20th anniversary. As you evaluate where to spend your marketing dollars, allow us to share with you a few reasons as to why your business wants to be a partner for this event. * We're popular! Get your business in front of an estimated 32,000 people! * Collaboration: Build goodwill with the Monroe community. Partnering with Downtown Monroe offers a distinct chance to create powerful and lasting impressions. * Its affordable. Sponsoring local events is a proven way to effectively reach a targeted audience at a minimal cost.

With our new award-winning Town Green, the First Friday Concert series is a community favorite. With exposure to over 15,000 people during the season, this sponsorship opportunity is not only a fun way to promote your business but a budget friendly way as well. The bands selected for these concerts are carefully considered for our community and have proven to draw large crowds out to a family-friendly, free event. The concerts will begin the first Friday of May and continue through the first Friday of September, excluding the month of July. Food trucks and local businesses are on sight for each concert.

Looking to sponsor a successful partnership for maximum growth? Look no further than Downtown Monroe. Festivals in Downtown Monroe attract an average of 30,000 and become the talk of the town. Leverage your marketing dollars and stand out in the crowd by joining forces for unbeatable business promotion alongside our Legendary Crepe Myrtle Festival. The return of this community event will be June 14, 2025. Many sponsorship levels are offered to meet marketing budgets, big and small. Beginning at the $5000 Presenting Sponsor to the $1000 Classic Festival Sponsor, everybody counts in Monroe!

Looking to sponsor a successful partnership for maximum growth? Look no further than Downtown Monroe. Festivals in Downtown Monroe attract an average of 30,000 and become the talk of the town. Leverage your marketing dollars and stand out in the crowd by joining forces for unbeatable business promotion alongside our Monroe Fall Fest on October 11, 2025. Many sponsorship levels are offered to meet marketing budgets, big and small. Beginning at the $5000 Presenting Sponsor to the $1000 Classic Festival Sponsor, everybody counts in Monroe!

Everyone loves a parade. The Monroe community shows up in thousands for the annual Christmas parade, line the streets and cheer on the beautiful entries as they march past. The parade will take place on December 4, 2025 and will be aired live to be enjoyed for years to come, and your business can be highlighted alongside this most festive event. Invest your budget dollars wisely with this choice for a sponsorship.

The Merry Monroe Holiday Sponsor package includes all things downtown for the holidays. Referred to as a Hallmark city, downtown Monroe shines bright during the season beginning November 6 and continues each Thursday evening until Christmas with many opportunities for your business to shine alongside us. Emphasis is placed on shopping the small, local boutiques and restaurants that make downtown Monroe so appealing. Carriage rides carry smiling couples, thousands of lights twinkle in children's eyes, you can smell the fragrances of the smores over the firepit while shopping our beautiful downtown. What a wonderful investment for your marketing dollars and you're helping to make Monroe smile.