Events

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Christus Hospice is so pleased to announce A Night in Old Hollywood: Senior Prom. All proceeds will benefit the Hospice Promise Foundation. Saturday, February 10th, 2024 Ball Community Center This prom is designed for those age 50 and above, but guests under 50 may accompany a VIP (50+). Please note: This is […]

Alexandria’s Garden District Neighborhood Foundation (GDNF) 🏡 is proud to announce this year’s Mardi Gras festivities featuring our famous Mutt Strut, doggy costume contest, live entertainment, plus food and beverage food trucks. The good times will roll on February 10th, 2024, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Albert and 20th streets. ⚜️ After

Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM Regular Admission The animals are askin’ for you at Alexandria Zoo! Don your purple, green and gold and parade over to the Zoo for king cake, music and more. Sponsored by Atwood’s Bakery.

A candlelight tour of Kent House given exclusively during Black History month focusing on the experience of the enslaved people of Central Louisiana and at Kent House.  The tour will include the main house and selected cabins that were used by the enslaved people as well as the marker dedicated there to the enslaved families. 

Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 Route: Downtown Alexandria – Murray – Fifth Street – Jackson – Third Street to St. James Street Grand Marshal: Laura Jane Kirkpatrick, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2023 Contact: Jenna Bonner – 318-542-9084 or Josh Candiloro – 318-451-5022

Second Saturday Free Admission to the public during every Second Saturday of the month!

Join us for a Spectacular Night of Flavor, Fun, and Fundraising!   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

Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 The Classic Cars & College Cheerleaders Parade will kick off Alexandria’s family-oriented Mardi Gras weekend. The Classic Cars & College Cheerleaders follows the same route as the Children’s Parade in downtown Alexandria. It features classic cars paired with college cheerleaders from colleges, universities, and high schools in Louisiana. Route: Downtown Alexandria –

Join us for Sunset Club with the Rick Adams Band (on the patio if weather permits)! Grab a drink to warm you up, bring your friends, and chill with an acoustic Americana mix or uptempo, foot-tappin, fun roots music!

Join The Rapides Foundation, The Orchard Foundation, and Louisiana Central for the Cenla Work Ready Network Workforce Summit! Discover how the Cenla Work Ready Network connects education with workforce development, meeting regional economic needs. What to Expect: Employers will learn about tools that help reduce turnover, enhance selection decisions, and optimize training effectiveness. Educators & Workforce Professionals will

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