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 10

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 17

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. 7:30 pm. mardigrascenla.com.

February 18

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

February 19

Krewe Parade: Alexandria’s Krewes Parade is one of CenLA’s biggest, and honors local celebrity Chris Chelette as Grand Marshal, and Miss Louisiana Gracie Reichman as its special guest. Rolls at 2 pm from Texas Avenue to the Mall. alexmardigras.net.