• Cenla Fly Fishing Festival

    Kees Park 2450 LA-28, Pineville, LA, United States

    Hosted by the Kisatchie Fly Fishers club, this event celebrates the many fly fishing opportunities across the region. There are expert seminars on topics such as tackle, bass fishing, saltwater […]

    Free
  • Cenla Author’s Club Meeting

    Westside Regional Library 5416 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA, United States

    The Cenla Authors’ Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven’t written […]

    Free
  • The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant

    Hearn Stage 1090 3rd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

    If you loved the Four Old Broads before, buckle up. Leslie Kimbell’s brand-new comedy brings the Broads back together with some delightfully unhinged new friends, and drops them straight into […]

    $5 – $15
  • AMoA Renegade Tour

    Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

    An unconventional museum tour-you never know what you’re going to get when the museum invites local personalities to interpret exhibits through their unique lens. Karen Riley Simmons is a New […]

    Free
  • “Night of Lights” Mardi Gras Parade

    Downtown Pineville

    Get ready to see Pineville shine! We are thrilled to host the only nighttime Mardi Gras parade in Rapides Parish. There is a special kind of magic that happens when […]

    Free
  • Experimental Aircraft Association 1st Saturday Breakfast

    Airport at Lake Buhlow 200 Lake Buhlow Rd, Pineville, LA, United States

    Come enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, grits, potatoes, milk, orange juice, and more! Anyone interested in aviation and general cordial chatter with lakeside ambience is welcome and […]

    $10
  • SSP Play Reading Session

    Rapides Foundation 1101 4th St #300, Alexandria, LA, United States

    Stuck in the weeds of dialogue? Can’t tell if your play is too long or too short? Want some feedback or help with finishing touches? Whatever writing stage you’re in, […]

    Free
  • Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade

    Downtown Alexandria

    The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade will kick off Alexandria’s family-oriented Mardi Gras weekend. The Classic Cars and Cheerleaders parade features classic cars paired with cheerleaders from schools and cheer/dance […]

    Free
  • 3rd Annual Enslaved Peoples’ Tours

    Kent Plantation House 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd, Alexandria, LA, United States

    Historian Michael Wynne will lead unique tours concentrating on the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Kent House. Subjects will range from the building of Kent House, to […]

  • Mardi Gras Magic Carnival

    T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum 1403 3rd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

    Laissez les bon temps rouler, cher! Treehouse Children’s Museum is bringin’ the joy, the color, and the Carnival spirit to Alexandria with our Mardi Gras Magic Carnival! This is a […]

    $2 – $7
  • AMGA Children’s Parade

    Downtown Alexandria

    Mardi Gras just for the young and young at heart! Virginia Kirkpatrick, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2025, will serve as Grand Marshal. Perfect for all ages.

    Free