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 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. 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 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 [] 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 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. [] 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 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 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 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 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 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 Children's Parade was held Saturday in downtown Alexandria. Show off your Mardi Gras decorating skills by decking out your kid's stroller or wagon (no throws). Alexandria Zoo. Contact : Laura Yerby. Contact Phone Number 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 [] -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. 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 twenty-three floats and Krewes. The Krewe Parade attendance is estimated at 150,000 and the Children’s Parade attendance is estimated at 45,000. 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 [] 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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