Discover Monroe-West Monroe 3rd Annual MWM Pumpkin Decorating Contest
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2023
CVB Contact: Allison Masterson
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: amasterson@monroe-westmonroe.org
Discover Monroe-West Monroe 3rd Annual MWM Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Monroe-West Monroe, LA– Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host its 3rd annual Monroe-West Monroe Pumpkin Decorating Contest during the month of October.
Participants are asked to decorate their pumpkin with a Monroe-West Monroe theme. They are encouraged to highlight the great things about Ouachita Parish. They may paint, carve, or decorate their pumpkin.
There will be five divisions: Ages 0-6, 7-12, 13-17, 18 and older, and businesses/organizations. Winners will receive Monroe-West Monroe swag items and passes to local attractions. Everyone who turns in a pumpkin will receive a small prize.
Participants can bring their pumpkin to the Discover Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Center located at 601 Constitution Drive in West Monroe starting October 2-25. Discover Monroe-West Monroe is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Winners will be announced October 27.
The pumpkins will be on display for viewing in the Visitors Center throughout the month of October. For more information contact Allison Masterson at 318.387.5691 or amasterson@monroe-westmonroe.org.
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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.