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 2:

Pineville Light of Nights Parade: This parade glows and shimmers through the streets of Pineville, beginning at Louisiana Christian University and ending at Alexandria City Hall. 7 pm. mardigrascenla.com.

February 9

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. 

February 10

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

Mardi Gras Block Party & Mutt Strut: Join the Garden District Neighborhood Foundation's 9th Annual Mardi Gras Block Party & Mutt Strut at the corner of Albert and 20th streets in Alexandria. Enjoy the Mutt Strut, a lively doggy costume contest, and live entertainment by the four-piece band Sound of Change. Admission is a canned food donation, with prizes for the best costumes, so bring your furry friends, dancing shoes, and support for the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. 2:30 pm. 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.

February 11

Krewe Parade: Alexandria’s Krewes Parade is one of CenLA’s biggest, and honors Alex Smith as Grand Marshal. Rolls at 2 pm from Texas Avenue to the Mall. alexmardigras.net.