Mardi Gras activities get into full swing starting Friday
Get ready to laissez bon temp rouler as Mardi Gras festivities get into full swing starting Friday. Here's a list of upcoming events that feature parades, A Taste of Mardi Gras and a Clergy Waiter Dinner.
Classic Cars & Cheerleaders Parade
Where: Downtown Alexandria
Time: 5 p.m.
The parade features classic cars and cheerleaders from local schools and cheer/dance teams. The route will be Murray Street, turn on left Fifth Street, turn right on Jackson Street and right on Third Street to St. James Street.
Taste of Mardi Gras
Where: Randolph Riverfront Center, 707 2nd St., Alexandria
Time: 7-11:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 adult general admission. $25 for children under 10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/31st-annual-taste-of-mardi-gras-tickets-1075823630439?msockid=015cde35086f61a52809cb110946606a&fbclid=IwY2xjawItV9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUuhYXYORRLHFq6z1hD06jr70MNK1b6hES3tUvKoPwXaC99ifsgAPiN_nw_aem_MAo1nzTKK2FgEQmaTEXiFA
The Louisiana Restaurant Association is hosting the 31st annual Taste of Mardi Gras. Dishes and beverages supplied by regional restaurants. All funds go to Louisiana Restaurant Association Programs (Education Foundation & Louisiana ProStart), Children's Miracle Network, Manna House Ministries, Children's Mardi Gras Parade and the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. A Second Line will be led by New Natives Brass Band and Krewe Fleur de Lis and live music by The Chee Whiz.
Children's Parade
Where: Downtown Alexandria
Time: 10 a.m.
The parade will follow the same route as the Classic Cars & Cheerleaders Parade. It will start on Murray Street, turn on left Fifth Street, turn right on Jackson Street and right on Third Street to St. James Street.
Mardi Gras Party
Where: Alexandria Zoo, 3016 Masonic Dr.
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: Regular zoo admission. FOTAZ members free with card and photo ID.
King cake by Atwood's Bakery. Music by The LaCour Trio. Decorated strollers or wagons welcomed but no throws allowed.
Town of Ball Mardi Gras Parade
Where: Ball
Time: 2 p.m.
Route: Begins on Powell Drive, travels down U.S. Highway 165 and ends at Dairy Queen.
Mardi Gras on the Red
Where: 230 Riverfront St., Pineville
Time: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Live music, food trucks and local craft vendors.
Golf Cart Parade
Where: Indian Creek Recreation Area, 100 Campground Rd., Woodworth
Park entry: $8 a vehicle
Line up at 11:30 a.m., judging at noon and parade rolls at 1 p.m.
Alexandria Mardi Gras Association's Krewes Parade
Where: Alexandria
Time: 2 p.m.
The parade starts on Texas Avenue, turns right on Masonic Drive, left on Memorial Drive, right on North Boulevard and ends in the Sam's Club parking lot.
Mardi Gras Clergy Waiter Dinner
Where: Maryhill Renewal Center
Time: Starts at 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 a ticket. Majesty sponsor table of eight $1,200. Royal sponsor table of six $800. Get tickets at https://cccenla.org/fun-raisers#CLERGYWAITER
Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana fundraiser. Diocese of Alexandria Clergy serve as waiters. Silent auction. Funds raised support mental health services, disaster relief and emergency basic needs assistance.
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