PAINT THE PAVEMENT!
The City of Monroe invites residents of all ages to participate in a unique and engaging community art project: Paint the Pavement!
This event offers an opportunity for community members to come together and help transform the crosswalk on Elm Avenue (near Borgess) leading into St. Mary’s Park through a vibrant, community-driven mural.
The mural—designed by local muralist Presley Bergmooser—is not only a work of art but also a component of a broader initiative to enhance pedestrian safety, promote walkability, and celebrate local arts and culture. This initiative is made possible through funding from the Michigan Fitness Foundation, which supports the development of healthier, more walkable communities across the state.
The Elm Avenue crosswalk is one of seven sites across Monroe to be revitalized this summer. Additional locations include:
- Two crosswalks connecting the Riverside Manor neighborhood to Veterans Park
- Four crosswalks at the intersection of Elm/Winchester and Dixie Highway
D E T A I L S
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Borgess and Elm Ave.
Paint the Pavement will be held prior to the launch of Monroe’s Summer Concert Series, creating a colorful prelude to a season of music and community celebration. All painting materials will be provided free of charge, and artist Presley Bergmooser will be on-site to guide participants through the process.
Community members of all ages are welcome and encouraged to take part. Leave your mark on Monroe—one brushstroke at a time.
For more information on this event and others taking place as part of the City’s summer programming, please visit the
Events Calendar or contact the
Department of Parks and Recreation.
T R A F F I C A D V I S O R Y
To ensure the safety of participants and allow sufficient time for the paint to dry, Elm Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning at 2:00 PM on the day of the event and will remain closed for approximately 24 hours following its conclusion.