The goal of the AMGA is to provide a cultural event, appealing to all cross sections of the community, state and region, to help stimulate the economy. PARADES View Parade Routes, Grand Marshals and register to participate. Learn More KREWES Learn about each of our unique Krewes. Learn More Festival POSTERS View a collection of [] Parades gRAND MARSHALS Every year the AMGA chooses a person of distinction either from the central Louisiana area, or from the state to serve as Grand Marshal of the Sunday Krewe Parade. Previous Grand Marshals have included former Dallas Cowboy Kicker and Super Bowl winner Chris Boniol, Blues musician Grady Gaines, former Miss USA Ali [] The Mardi Gras du Couer de la Louisianne (Mardi Gras in the Heart of Louisiana) spirit has really taken hold of Central Louisiana since the first parade was held on Sunday, February 13, 1994. Alexandria’s Mardi Gras has grown from having a total of ten floats with participation of four Mardi Gras Krewes that first year, to presently having The Mardi Gras du Couer de la Louisianne (Mardi Gras in the Heart of Louisiana) spirit has really taken hold of Central Louisiana since the first parade was held on Sunday, February 13, 1994. Alexandria’s Mardi Gras has grown from having a total of ten floats with participation of four Mardi Gras Krewes that first year, to presently having The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association's Krewes Parade will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Get ready to laissez bon temp rouler as Mardi Gras festivities get into full swing starting Friday. Central Louisiana Mardi Gras is the best Family oriented Mardi Gras Celebration in Louisiana. Take a look at our website, www.alexmardigras.com. Alexandria Mardi Gras Association - AMGA -The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade will roll Sunday, March 2nd at 2pm. (Route:Texas Avenue – Masonic – Memorial – North Boulevard – Sam’s Club). Each Mardi Gras Parade Krewe has a unique history and theme. Some have been around for decades, while others have been in existence for just a few years. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade will be held on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Ready to laissez les bons temps rouler? Check out this list to find out when area parades are set krewes about the krewes Each Mardi Gras Parade Krewe has a unique history and theme. Some have been around for decades, while others have been in existence for just a few years. Below is a full list of our member Krewes and their ball dates. Most Krewes are by invitation only if you would like to [] The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association unveiled their 2025 commemorative poster, "Etoiles du Carnaval," meaning "carnival stars," which was a collaboration with local artist Amber Voorhies. Friday, February 28, 2025 5:00pm Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade will kick off Alexandria’s family-oriented Mardi Gras weekend. The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders follows the same route as the Children’s Parade in downtown Alexandria. It features classic cars paired with cheerleaders from schools and cheer/dance teams in Central Louisiana Please submit checks to Alexandria Mardi Gras Association – P.O. Box 13651, Alexandria, LA 71315. No entries will be approved until payment is received by the registration deadline. Participants on the parade entries shall be a minimum age of five (5) and a maximum age of eighteen (18). Christmas Parade Sunday, December 15, 2024 2:00pm Route: Starts at 1412 Centre Ct, Alexandria, LA 71301. Ends at 800 Ola St, Alexandria, LA 71303Grand Marshal: Santa ClausContact: For information, please contact us. Join us on Jackson Street in Alexandria to kick off the holiday season with the festive Alexandria Christmas Parade. This parade features cheerful holiday [] DISCLAIMER: Alexandria Mardi Gras Association will be increasing purchases made with PayPal for the 2024-2025 Mardi Gras season due to PayPal increasing their service fees. CENLA Mardi Gras Events Pineville Night of Lights Mardi Gras Parade Date: Friday, February 21st Time: 7:00 pm Join us for our Night of Lights Mardi Gras Parade! The parade route begins on Main Street and ends around Louisiana Christian University. Route: Up Main Street to Louisiana Christian University Grand Marshal: TBA Contact: 318-449-5660 or email Madonna [] Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:00am Registration Deadline: Route: Downtown Alexandria – Murray – Fifth Street – Jackson – Third Street to St. James StreetGrand Marshal: Contact: Jenna Bonner – 318-542-9084 Children’s Parade Entry Form Grand marshal Mary Laura Hunt, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2022 SOCIAL IMPACT INTITIATIVE — #keepingitrealThe goal of #keepingitreal is to stop Krewes Parade Krewes Parade Sunday, March 2, 2025 2:00pm Route: Texas Avenue – Masonic – Memorial – North Boulevard – Sam’s Club View Krewes KREWE REP Documents Grand marshal ANNIE BEARD, LSU GYMNASTICS Annie Beard is a highly accomplished athlete and scholar, holding titles as a JO National Champion, Junior Elite, and NCAA National Champion. [] krewe of Twelfth Night about the krewe of Twelfth nIGHT The Krewe of Twelfth Night was formed on February 23, 1990 when eight ladies gathered to consider the possibility of forming a women’s Mardi Gras Krewe. These eight became the first board and the Krewe was incorporated that same year. The original purpose of the [] krewe of boogaloo about the krewe of Boogaloo BOOGALOO BACCHANALIA 2011Year Founded: 1988 Krewe membership is inclusive & open to men and women, singles and couples and is non-discriminatory with regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, etc The authority of the Krewe is derived Ex Authoritate Bacca Commissa (From the Chair [] krewe of the Medea about the krewe of Medea The Krewe of Medea is a women’s Krewe which takes its name from the mythical goddess Medea. Medea had the power to create in herself and her appointed the illusion of eternal youth. The Krewe was founded in 1993 by Dawn D’Angelo, Jackie Daenen, Mary Jo []
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