College Cheerleaders & Classic Cars Parade 810 Third Street, Alexandria Family-friendly evening parade through downtown Alexandria featuring classic cars and regional college cheerleading groups. Parade begins on... more...
Feb. 17, 2012
Taste of Mardi Gras 707 Second Street, Alexandria Enjoy a taste of local cuisine provided by local restaurants and vendors, live entertaiment, and of course the Second Line! The Cenla Chapte... more...
Feb. 18, 2012
16th Annual Children's Parade Alexandria Beginning on Murray to 5th Street to Jackson Street to 4th to 3rd Street back to St. James St.... more...
Feb. 18, 2012
King Cake Party 3016 Masonic Drive, Alexandria Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Alexandria Zoo following the Children’s Parade! Enjoy king cake, music, costumed characters, and don’t miss the ... more...
Feb. 19, 2012
AMGA 19th Annual Krewes Parade Alexandria Parade Route: Texas Ave. - Masonic - Memorial - North Boulevard - Alexandria Mall.
Alcohol/Tobacco Free Area: 11am until the end of the Par... more...
Welcome to Alexandria/Pineville Area... The Heart of Louisiana!
Small town charm with big city options make the Alexandria/Pineville Area the perfect destination.
Visit for a day or visit for a week. You will not run out of things to do and see in Central Louisiana. This area, also known as The Heart of Louisiana, is truly a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and experiences.
Learn the history, the lore, the interesting and the forgotten at one of our many historic sites or museums. Join a wild animal adventure at our local zoo or safari. "Fore"get everything with a round of golf at one of six courses. Satisfy your culinary quest with a blend of the south Louisiana's Cajun flavors with the organic products of the farmland surrounding this region at one of our many locally owned restaurants.
Discover unique treasures in our boutique gift shops and antiques stores. Relax in a historic bed and breakfast, or experience hospitality from the heart at a comfortable hotel.
No matter what you do in the Heart of Louisiana,
your soul will thank you.
