Downtown Alexandria
4:30p.m. Sponsored by Hixson Autoplex. See Alexandria Mardi Gras association website for additional information.
Call: Daniel McGuffee: 561-5900 or 419-7216. www.alexmardigras.com
Devine Providence Center, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church
6-9p.m. Sponsored by Rapides Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Think Mardi Gras is just for young folks? Well think again and look again at the Krewe of Antiqua. Come pass a good time and dance along with us!
Cost: $3 for 59 and younger; $1 for 60 and older.
Call Office of RSCC: 487-1561.
LSUA Campus
Noon -1:30p.m.
Everyone is invited to LSUA to enjoy the annual Mardi Gras Parade as various campus organizations and departments toss beads and candy to the crowd.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Eamon Halpin: 427-4468.
Winnfield
4p.m.
Reception at the Museum from 4-5:30p.m. Induction Banquet at the Winnfield Civic Center at 6p.m.
Cost: $75 banquet; Admission free reception.
Call Carolyn or Angelia: 628-5928.
Alexandria Riverfront Center
6:30p.m. VIP entrance, 7:30p.m. general admission.
Sponsored by Cenla Chapter of Louisiana Restaurant Association. Tickets and VIP tables available at the Alexandria Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. General admission tickets available at Critic’s Choice, both locations, and Atwood’s Bakery. Cost: $20 advance adult; $10 children 10 and under advance; $25 adults at door; $15 children 10 and under at door; $400 VIP tables of 8.
Call Nick Carrozza: 729-6045 or APACVB: 442-9546.
Main St., Pineville
5:30p.m.
The parade proceeds down Main St., crosses the Jackson St. Bridge and ends at the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Madonna LeBlanc: 449-5660.
Kent Plantation House
4-6p.m. Sponsored by Kent Plantation House and Ethal Dixon’s Art Studio. Come visit and meet the artists and view the presented work. All works will be available for sale. Refreshments provided.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Kent Plantation House: 487-5998. 4
Brumfield Caffey Ballroom, LSUA Campus
11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Cost: $10.
Call Mary B. McCampbell: 619-2917.
Managan Center, Westlake, LA,
8a.m.-3p.m.
Sponsored by Southwest Area Modelers of Plastic (SWAMP). Anticipating over 215 models on display. Best viewing time from Noon-3p.m. Cost: Model viewing free; go to www.ipmsswamp.com for contest fees.
Call Robert Leishman: 337-244-9938.
6233 Old Baton Rouge HWY
9a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Inglewood Farm. Celebrate the beginning of the new year of local food with the Inglewood Harvest Barn Market. Hay rides, horse rides, live music and over 20 local food vendors.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Stephen Reed: 442-6398.