Events

Dr. Seuss Read Across America Storytime, Craft, and Cookie. While supplies last. Daycares or large groups RSVP to Clarissa at 318-619-2742 or clarissa.pugh@JLL.com

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade! This signature event showcases dazzling floats, vibrant costumes, and plenty of beads as local krewes parade through the streets, spreading the festive spirit of Mardi Gras. Experience the energy, excitement, and rich traditions of Carnival season with music, dancing, and community

Doors Open 7PM • Showtime 8PM Don’t miss an electrifying performance as “The Cajun Springsteen,” Grammy Award-winning artist Wayne Toups performs live on the Mári Showroom stage!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Alexandria Zoo is 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

Kick off the weekend with a zydeco band dance party on the river! Enjoy live music, indulge in delicious eats from food trucks, and explore a variety of local vendors. This is the perfect way to celebrate a courir de Mardi Gras in true Louisiana fashion.

Join the fun and festivities at the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Children’s Parade! This family-friendly parade is a beloved tradition, featuring creative floats, lively music, and smiling faces as children and their families ride through the heart of Alexandria. Perfect for kids of all ages, the parade offers a safe, fun-filled celebration of Mardi Gras

HEARTY MONTHLY BREAKFAST at BUHLOW LAKE AIRPORT in  AIRCRAFT CLUBHOUSE.

Join us for an evening filled with incredible food, lively music, and the spirit of Mardi Gras! Click here for tickets. 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

The 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. Route: Downtown Alexandria – Murray – Fifth Street – Jackson –