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. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association was begun in 1994 by a consortium of local business leaders, the Alexandria-Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mardi Gras enthusiasts and the Krewes existing at that time. The Mardi Gras du Couer de la Louisianne (Mardi Gras in the Heart of Louisiana) spirit has really taken hold of Central Louisiana 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. [] 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 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. AMGA 30th Annual Krewes Parade . Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras in Cenla! Event Date: Sunday, February 19, 2023 - 2:00pm City of Alexandria -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. Krewe of Allons. Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Bonaparte. March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Children’s Parade. March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. -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. 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 [] The Krewe of the Gratiae is an all women Mardi Gras Krewe of 165 members. Gratiae was founded in 1998 by Jan Bordelon, Debbie Doggett, Cindy Crotty, Colette Glankler and Beth Ledet. Krewe members are referred to as “Goddesses” and our krewe logo depicts the three goddess sisters of grace and beauty. 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 Krewe of Medea enters its own float in both the Children’s Parade and the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association Parade. The float is decorated with beautiful Grecian maidens clothed in the Krewe’s colors of fuschia and teal and a bust of Medea herself is the centerpiece of the float. 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 krewe of Alexandra about the krewe of Alexandra The Krewe of Alexandra was the first all Women Mardi Gras Krewe located in Central Louisiana. Consist of 60-65 members, the Krewe of Alexandra receives our members by invitation only. Anything goes for Mardi Gras. ~ Paula White It has been said that a Scotchman has not [] krewe of Sirena about the krewe of Sirena Krewe of Sirena was founded in 2015 by Becky Deville, Jeannette McKneely, Rachel Ward, and Stacy Ward to carry on the Mardi Gras spirit! Sirena means mermaid in several languages and is a very alluring, powerful female figure for this all women’s Krewe. Back to Krewes Krewe of Galatea Mardi Gras parade in Patterson kicks of at 2 pm. Click for Event Forecast. Krewes Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX - Click for Event Forecast. Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast . March 3, 2025 (Lundi Gras) Krewe du lac - Lake Charles, Louisiana - Krewe du Lac memorializes this spirit when every year we commemorate the romantic lore of the swashbuckling Jean Lafitte in the celebration we now call the Mardi Gras. Krewe Fleur de Lis - Alexandria, Louisiana - Krewe Fleur de Lis was established February 2005. The women revelers will host a ball for The official Krewe song is Jockomo by New Orleanian Sugarboy Crawford, and the official Krewe color is Red. Eddie “Knock On Wood” Floyd, from the Hollywood movie Blues Brothers 2000, performed with Grady Gaines, the first Grand Marshall of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Parade, for Bacchanalia 2004.
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