WHO IS MRS. ROPER?

Mrs. Helen Roper was a caftan-wearing character on the 1970's show, "Three's Stampey y rown for her carefree spirit and undying love for her husband, landlord

WHAT DO I WEAR?

This is a fun costume event. Slip on your most fanciful caftan, red wig, and big jewelry to fully embrace those Mrs. Roper Vibes!

IS THERE A COST AND WHAT DO PROCEEDS SUPPORT?

Anyone can dress up as Mrs. Helen Roper! If you want an official commemorative $10. Proceeds benetit the Downtown West Monroe

for downtown projects and community activities. Thank you to the WMWO Chamber for sponsoring the romp!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOPPING & BAR CRAWL!

Check in at Alley Park, 250 Trenton St., beginning at 4:00 p.m. to receive your official Roper Romp Passport Bead. Participating downtown merchants will have specials are good for Friday and all-day Saturday at the festival when you show your bead!

WHERE DID WE GET THIS IDEA?

The idea originated in New Orleans in 2013 with a group ot 50 people who paraded around the French Quarter spreading joy dressed as Mrs. Roper. Since then, the event has evolved and grown into a global phenomenon, with cities hosting their own romps year-round. To our knowledge, this is the first Mrs. Roper Romp to happen in northeast Louisiana!

WILL THERE BE A GROUP PHOTO? WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

So much more in Downtown! From Ouachita Live from 7-9pm to the Lunachicks dancing at 645pm!

If you have questions - please contact the Chamber at 318-325-1961