Sunday, September 12, 1999
CityFest celebrates Monroe's growth
BY DAVE ECK
The Cincinnati Enquirer
MONROE — Kayla Alexander didn't much care that Monroe was celebrating its fourth anniversary of becoming a city Saturday. The community's change from a sleepy rural village to a growing residential hub didn't grab her attention, either.
She wanted to see the bands.
“I like them because of the music,” said Kayla, 3, as she sat next to her grandma in front of Monroe's new city building waiting for the CityFest parade.
She wasn't disappointed; four bands passed by during an hour-long parade that also featured organizations, officials, school teams and fire engines. Kayla and her brother, Michael, watched their mom as she came by with the Monroe High School soccer team she coaches. Mom handed out candy to her kids.
The parade was a highlight of Monroe's fourth annual CityFest, which commemorates Monroe gaining city status in 1995. Over 40 booths offered everything from deep-fried turkey sandwiches to gooey chocolate cupcakes.
Several organizations handed out information and crafters sold their items.
“It's very family-oriented,” said Cindi Gillen, a festival organizer. “This is the biggest thing that goes on in Monroe to pull people together.”
Maynard and Marilyn Niebur have lived in Monroe for 27 years. Visitors since CityFest began, the Nieburs strolled the grounds looking at the food and crafts on display. They say the festival helps weave Monroe together.
“I think it's good for the city,” Mr. Niebur said. “It gets people out and makes them feel part of the town.”
CityFest continues todayfrom 1-5 p.m. at Monroe Community Park on S. Main Street (Cincinnati-Dayton Road).
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