'Light Up Monroe' contest raises money for new playground FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3 Holiday lights at a Moose Hill Road in Monroe, Conn.Lori Knouse / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 3of3 MONROE — The Monroe Playground Foundation has launched “Light Up Monroe,” and held a drive-in visit with Santa Claus at the North Pole to raise money for revitalizing a playground. “Light Up Monroe” is the town’s first decorating contest that concludes on Sunday. The foundation recruited 46 residents to decorate their homes, many going above and beyond, according to foundation Treasurer Michael Ganino. Each participant donated $25 to the cause as admission to the contest.