Alexandria Mardi Gras
About Mardi Gras in Alexandria
The Mardi Gras au Coeur de la Louisianne (Mardi Gras in the Heart of Central Louisiana) spirit has really taken hold of Central Louisiana since the first parade was held in 1994.
 Alexandria, Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade(Photo courtesy of Alexandria Mardi Gras Association) |
Alexandria's Mardi Gras has grown from a total of ten floats and participation of four Mardi Gras Krewes to twenty-four floats and 23 Mardi Gras Krewes. Parade attendance is now estimated at 120,000, and the Saturday morning Children's parade attendance in downtown Alexandria is estimated at 25,000.
The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association (AMGA) has worked hard to make Mardi Gras in Central Louisiana an event for everyone!
The most recent Mardi Gras in Alexandria was on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, with parades and events scheduled before that date.
Mardi Gras Parade Schedule in the Alexandria Area in 2018
| Date | Mardi Gras Event |
| January 27, 2018 | Town of Pollock Mardi Gras Parade will begin at 10 a.m. from Foster Park |
| February 2, 2018 | Pineville Light the Night Paarade, scheduled for 7:00pm, starting at College Boulevard and continuing down Main Street over the Jackson Street Bridge into Alexandria |
| February 3, 2018 | Town of Ball Mardi Gras Parade starts at 10:00am, rolling along Highway 165 |
| February 3, 2018 | Town of Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade begins at Noon at Maison Rue and Castor Plunge Road |
| February 7, 2018 | LSUA Mardi Gras Parade |
| February 9, 2018 | Hixson Classic Cars and College Cheerleaders Parade 4:30pm, Downtown Alexandria |
| February 10, 2018 | Mardi Gras at the Zoo, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
| February 10, 2018 | AMGA 22nd Annual Children's Parade Downtown Alexandria, 10:00am |
| February 11, 2018 | Alcohol/Tobacco-Free Parade Zone City of Alexandria Youth Complex - Corner of Masonic Drive and Texas Avenue |
| February 11, 2018 | AMGA 25th Annual Krewes Parade Begins at 2:00pm Texas Avenue - Masonic Drive - Memorial Drive - North Boulevard - Alexandria Mall |
For the most current information, schedules and events, we recommend a visit to the website of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association |
List of Mardi Gras Krewes in Alexandria
Krewe of Alexandra
Krewe of Anastasia
Krewe of Boogaloo
Krewe Bayou Le Roux
Krewe of Camelot
Krewe of Chaos
Corps de Bienville
Krewe Fleur de Lis
Krewe of the Gratiae
Krewe of Gumbo YaYa
Krewe of Medea
Krewe of Mercury
Krewe of Mystique
Mystique Krewe of Rapides
Krewe of Parlangua
Krewe of Ra
Krewe of Sirena
Krewe of S'iriser
Krewe of Sophia
Krewe of Twelfth Night
Need Lodging for Mardi Gras in Alexandria?
Among the lodging offerings located in the Alexandria-Pineville area are:
| Hotels Along Alexandria's South MacArthur Drive | |
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3830 Alexandria Mall Drive - near the Alexandria Mall and the South Traffic Circle |
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3810 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alexandria 3800 Alexandria Mall Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
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| Hotels Along Alexandria's North MacArthur Drive | |
Holiday Inn Express and Suites 2340 Macarthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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2344 N Macarthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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| Hotels at the Airbase Road exit from I-49, near Alexandria International Airport | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites - at the Airbase Road exit on I-49 |  |
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6116 West Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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6015 Old Boyce Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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| Hotels Downtown near the Alexandria Convention Center | |
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200 Desoto Street |
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| Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Downtown, 701 Fourth Street, adjacent to the convention center |
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See a complete list of all Alexandria hotels, with reviews and detailed information
Alexandria Louisiana Bed & Breakfasts
Alexandria offers a variety of B&B venues, such as the following:
- Susans Cottages Bed & Breakfast
- Loyd Hall Plantation Bed & Breakfast near Cheneyville
- Tyrone Plantation and Bed & Breakfast along Bayou Rapides in Alexandria
Alexandria and Pineville RV Parks and Resorts
The Alexandria-Pineville area offers a number of RV parks and resorts, such as the following:
- River Cities RV Park
- Alexandria RV Park near Boyce
- Country Living RV Park on Highway 28 East
- Oxbow Marina RV Park