Central Louisiana Mardi Gras

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Catch beads and sights from lights to classic cars at Alexandria's unique lineup of parades, ensuring the whole state is swathed with purple, green, and gold by Fat Tuesday morning. alexmardigras.net and mardigrascenla.com. 

February 21

Pineville Light of Nights Parade: This parade glows and shimmers through the streets of Pineville, beginning at the flagpole on the Riverfront and ending at the entrance to Louisiana College. 7 pm. pineville.net.

February 28

Classic Cars & College Cheerleaders Parade: The name of this parade really says it all, and will cheer and roll through the streets of Downtown Alexandria. 4:30 pm. alexmardigras.net.

Taste of Mardi Gras: Area restaurants and vendors offer their top-tier Carnival flavors, all at the Randolf Riverfront Center. 7 pm–11:30 pm. alexmardigras.net. 

March 1

Children's Parade: Alexandria’s kiddo parade brings loads of festive cuteness to the streets of Downtown. 10 am. alexmardigras.net.

Alexandria Zoo Mardi Gras Party: They're all asking for you at the Alexandria Zoo's vibrant Mardi Gras celebration. Join the festivities in your best purple, green, and gold attire, indulge in king cake, and groove to the tunes of the LaCour Trio. 1 pm–4 pm. thealexandriazoo.com.

March 2

Krewes Parade: Alexandria’s Krewes Parade is one of CenLA’s biggest. Rolls at 2 pm from Texas Avenue to the Mall. alexmardigras.net.