City of Monroe, N.C. unanimously declares Juneteenth as a city holiday Monroe City Council unanimously approved the recognition and observance of Juneteenth as a city holiday at its regular council meeting on Dec. 1. (Source: Pixabay) By Andrew Barnett | December 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM EST - Updated December 9 at 5:41 PM
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - The city of Monroe has unanimously declared Juneteenth as a city holiday.
Monroe City Council unanimously approved the recognition and observance of Juneteenth as a city holiday at its regular council meeting on Dec. 1.
Monroe Mayor Bobby Kilgore said the holiday is of great meaning and importance to the residents of the city and country.