Public Calendar

Route: Starts at 1412 Centre Ct, Alexandria, LA 71301. Ends at 800 Ola St, Alexandria, LA 71303 Grand Marshal: Santa Claus Contact: 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 floats, enchanting performances, and a special appearance […]

Saturday, December 14 Dinner 6:30PM • Showtime 8PM Don’t miss out on the ultimate entertainment experience! Join us in the Mari Showroom for an unforgettable evening filled with gut-busting comedy and delicious dining. Hosted by the hilarious Comedian Grossmann, this show guarantees non-stop laughter from start to finish! Featuring side-splitting performances by Drew Fraser and

Join us as our Choirs and Orchestra present a moving evening of music, drama and worship,  celebrating the birth of Christ.

Christmas Highlander back by popular demand! Painter’s choice of Ornament Highlander or Lights Highlander. Icludes all supplies, step-by-step instructions and 2 beers OR 2 glasses of wine. Beginners welcome!! SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT 12/7/24 FOR $5 OFF! PROMO CODE “HIGHLANDER” Registration deadline is Friday, 12/13/24 at 5pm

Come join us for our 2024 Pineville Christmas Parade.

Get ready for some gut-busting laughs! Paragon Casino Resort is hosting a FREE Cajun Comedy Show on Thursday, December 12. Enjoy the stand-up of Jonathan “JP” Perry inside the Mari Showroom! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to print your voucher at a Club Paragon kiosk before entering!

Join us at Emmanuel Baptist Church for a truly immersive experience as we bring the city of Bethlehem to life to remember the night of Jesus’s birth. You will be guided through a walking tour of the city, interacting with merchants, tax collectors, shepherds, and Roman guards. Pilgrimage to Bethlehem is our free gift to

“Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table! Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process?

It’s going to be a jolly, holly Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year at our annual holiday concert.  It is good musical fun for the whole family!  We’re anticipating a surprise guest from the North Pole.  Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or by visiting www.rapidessymphony.org  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa Clause is coming to Trio’s for brunch EVERY SUNDAY in December before Christmas!🧑‍🎄🎅Join us for pictures with Santa, NEW Christmas cocktails, gourmet hot chocolate, and more! Make reservations on our website or call us during business hours❤️💚

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday show when multi-platinum, award-winning group, Lonestar hits the Paragon stage! One of country music’s most celebrated bands comes to the Mári Showroom on Saturday, December 7! Tickets starting at $38 Doors Open 7PM • Showtime 8PM Keep the party going after the show at Club MeZazz! $10 Cover. Must

Choice of iconic VW bug or van all decked out for Christmas. Includes 11X14 canvas, all supplies and step-by-step instructions. Beginners welcome and all painters leave with a finished project. So, gather up your friends and let’s paint together! (class limited to 10 painters) SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT 11/30/24 FOR $5 OFF! PROMO CODE “VW2024”