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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's Mardi Gras has grown from ten floats and four Mardi Gras Krewes to many floats and Mardi Gras Krewes.
Parades are held in downtown Alexandria and the Texas Avenue - Alexandria Mall area, with other Mardi Gras events at other locations around the Central Louisiana area.
Events are always subject to change. For the most current information, schedules and events, we recommend a visit to Alexandria-Pineville Convention & Visitors's Bureau and The website of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and |
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 was held on March 1, 2022. The next Mardi Gras is scheduled for February 21, 2023.
Mardi Gras Parade & Events Scheduled Most Years in the Alexandria Area
| Mardi Gras Event |
| Town of Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade Maison Rue and Castor Plunge Road Woodworth, Louisiana |
| Town of Ball Mardi Gras Parade North along Highway 165 in Ball from Paradise Elementary to Town Hall |
LSUA Mardi Gras Parade |
| Hixson Classic Cars and College Cheerleaders Parade Downtown Alexandria |
| Taste of Mardi Gras Randolph Riverfront Center, 707 Second Street |
| Mardi Gras Party at the Zoo Alexandria Zoological Park, 3016 Masonic Drive Regular admission is charged |
| Taboo Harley-Davidson Party Gras 2030 North Mall Drive, Alexandria Free admission |
| AMGA 23rd Annual Children's Parade Downtown Alexandria |
| Mardi Gras Alcohol/Tobacco Free Zone City of Alexandria Youth Softball Complex - Masonic Drive Free Admission |
| AMGA Annual Krewe Parade Grand Marshal - Writer/Director Layon Gray |
| Finale Royale |
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 Kouchon
Krewe of Medea
Krewe of Mercury
Krewe of Mystique
Mystique Krewe of Rapides
Krewe of Parlangua
Krewe of Sirena
Krewe of S'iriser
Krewe of Sophia
Krewe of Twelfth Night
Need Lodging for Mardi Gras in Alexandria?
Multiple lodging offerings are available in the Alexandria-Pineville area, including these, with traveler reviews at TripAdvisor:
| 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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2839 South MacArthur 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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2001 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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2301 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 |
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Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2720 North MacArthur Drive, 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 Randolph Riverfront 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 |  |
| Hotels in Pineville | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 2820 Monroe Highway, Pineville, LA |  |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - 2727 Monroe Highway, Pineville, LA |  |
| Sleep Inn & Suites - 3411 Highway 165, Pineville, LA |  |
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Mardi Gras Dates in Alexandria in Upcoming Years
Calculating future Mardi Gras dates really isn't that complicated!
Easter is on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. The date can range from March 23 to April 25. Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter, and Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday.
With that said, here is a list of the next five Mardi Gras dates:
- February 21, 2023
- February 13, 2024
- March 4, 2025
- February 17, 2026
- February 9, 2027
Alexandria Louisiana Bed & Breakfasts
Alexandria offers a variety of B&B venues, such as the following:
- 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:
- Alexandria RV Park near Boyce
- Country Living RV Park on Highway 28 East