Mardi Gras Day Parade – Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. Route: Texas Avenue – Masonic – Memorial – North Boulevard – Sam’s Club; The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association, founded in 1994, has grown from just ten floats in its early years to more than 23 participating Krewes. Today, the Krewe Parade draws an estimated 150,000 attendees 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. 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 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 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 [] 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. [] Southwest DC’s Wharf will bring back its annual Mardi Gras parade and day-long party, complete with stilt walkers, a brass band performance on the pier, and fireworks right after sundown. RSVP for free on Facebook. Hank’s Oyster Bar. When: Sunday, March 2 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM Where: 818 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria 25 likes, 0 comments - alexandriamardigras on January 9, 2025: " Alexandria Mardi Gras Association 2025 Parade Weekend Schedule Classic Cars & College Cheerleaders Parade: Friday, February 28, 2025 Children’s Parade: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Krewes Parade: Sunday, March 2, 2025 Don’t miss out—head to the link in our bio to register for the Children’s Parade and be part of the fun When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Krewe of Omega Parade - The 2025 Krewe of Omega Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Founded in 1970 by Joseph Moffett Jr., the Krewe of Omega was established to bring Mardi Gras festivities to the Black community while fostering social connections for both the young and elderly. 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 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 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 [] 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. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade Route Each year, to kick off Mardi Gras Celebrations for the Cities of Pineville and neighboring Alexandria, the City of Pineville hosts its annual "Night of Lights" Mardi Gras Parade. The 2025 parade kicks off at 7:00pm, on Feb 21, at the flagpole on the Riverfront and travels north on Main Street through Downtown Pineville to the entrance of 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 [] They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Streets along and around the parade route will be closed one hour before each parade begins. Citizens should avoid these areas to minimize traffic congestion. Parade Schedule 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!
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