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 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 [] 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. 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. 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 Upcoming Parades in Alexandria The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association, founded in 1994, has grown from just ten floats in its early years to [] ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – As Mardi Gras season nears, Alexandria is set to host a vibrant series of parades, bringing thousands of spectators to the streets to celebrate Louisiana’s rich carnival tr 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 ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - It’s time for another Cenla Mardi Gras tradition: Taste of Mardi Gras! Taste of Mardi Gras will be held at the Randolph Riverfront Center on Friday, February 28 starting 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 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 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 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 [] 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 [] 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! 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). 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 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 Louisiana Restaurant Association proudly presents the 30th Annual Taste of Mardi Gras event, taking place at the picturesque Randolph Riverfront Center in Cenla. This unforgettable evening is a celebration of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting local charities and the advancement of culinary
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