CENLA Mardi Gras Events
Pineville Night of Lights Mardi Gras Parade
Date: Friday, February 21st
Time: 7:00 pm
Join us for our Night of Lights Mardi Gras Parade! The parade route begins on Main Street and ends around Louisiana Christian University.
Route: Up Main Street to Louisiana Christian University
Grand Marshal: TBA
Contact: 318-449-5660 or email Madonna Leblanc at mleblanc@pineville.net
Taste of Mardi Gras
Date: Friday, February 28th
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:30pm
The LRA’s Cenla Chapter will hold their annual Taste of Mardi Gras on February 28!
Proceeds Benefit:
- LRA Programs
- Children’s Miracle Network
- Manna House Ministries
- Children’s Mardi Gras Parade
- Food Bank of Central Louisiana
Come out and dance the night away to the Chee-Weez and eat food from Cenla’s best restaurants!
7:30 p.m. headline entertainment: Chee-Weez with The Cenla Brass Band!
Cash Bar (no trays or coolers)
Ticket prices will increase by $10 the day of the event.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Britney Ford at bford@lra.org or call (225) 240-7189.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Alexandria/Pineville CBV at 707 Second Street.
Alexandria Zoo Mardi Gras Party
Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Regular Admission
The animals are askin’ for you at Alexandria Zoo! Don your purple, green and gold and parade over to the Zoo for king cake, music and more. Sponsored by Atwood’s Bakery.