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 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 6th Annual Rapides Academy Mardi Gras Parade - Feb. 9 at 1:15 p.m. - Lincoln Road and Phoenix Magnet parking lot. Alexandria Children’s Parade: February 10 at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Alexandria 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. 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 join a krewe, click on their name for their contact information. Here's a schedule for all of the parades: Sunday, Feb. 5 Town of Ball Mardi Gras Parade. Where: Ball. Time: Alexandria Mardi Gras Krewe Association's Krewes Parade. Where: What is the schedule for Mardi Gras parades in Alexandria and Pineville, LA? Kick off Mardi Gras celebrations Friday, February 2nd with the City of Pineville hosting its annual “Night of Lights” Mardi Gras Parade, Followed by Classic Cars and Colege Cheerleaders on February 9th, Children’s Parade February 10th, and ending in the Krewe’s Parade February 11th. The Taste of Mardi Gras will follow the parade starting at 7 p.m. in downtown Alexandria. The Children’s Parade is on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. The Grand Marshal is Mary Laura Hunt, the 2022 Miss Laissez les bons temps rouler! We're rolling out the purple, green, and gold for a family-friendly Mardi Gras Party. Indulge in complimentary king cake courtesy of Atwood's Bakery and get your groove on with live zydeco and pop music by The LaCour Trio. Show off your Mardi Gras decorating skills by decking out your kid's stroller or wagon (no throws). Regular admission; FOTAZ members free with ChildRen’s Parade Entry Form ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION CHILDREN’S PARADE It is time to start preparing for the 28th Annual Alexandria Children’s Mardi Gras Parade! This year’s parade is scheduled to roll at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Parade staging will take place at Murray & 10th in Downtown Alexandria. PARADE CRITERIA Driver [] Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 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. [] Monday, March 3. BILOXI: Krewe of Barkloxi Pet PAWrade, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Point Cadet Pavillion in Biloxi (postponed from 2/23 due to weather) BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras 31st Annual Taste of Mardi Gras happening at Randolph Riverfront Center, 707 2nd Street, Alexandria, United States on Fri Feb 28 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:30 pm Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Alexandria, Louisiana with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 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 [] MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobilians are gearing up for the biggest season in the South – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile on Feb. 14 wi
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