Bolton Ave. in front of Save-a-Lot
10a.m. Sponsored by City-Wide Interdenominational Crusade.
The parade will begin on Bolton Avenue and proceed to Jackson St. and end on Second St. in front of the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Reverend S.Y. Brady: 445-1977.
Convention Hall
6:30a.m. Sponsored by City-Wide Interdenominational Crusade. Everyone come out for this inspirational and motivational breakfast and help make this community event a success.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Reverend Wesley Lott: 451-5979 or Reverend Joseph Martin, Jr.: 289-0185.
MLK Memorial, Murray St.
4:30p.m.
Sponsored by Local Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The March will begin at the corner of Washington St. and MLK Dr. and end at the MLK Memorial on Murray St.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Jeffery Franklin: 473-9905.
5912 James St., time: TBA.
Sponsored by YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville.
Cost: $60 registration fee; $50 weekly tuition.
Call LeeAnn Borrel: 442-3397. 3
St. Frances Cabrini Church, Texas Ave.
6:15p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and St. Frances Cabrini Church. The burning of the greens will immediately follow the Mass at 7:15p.m.; the blessing of the King Cake will follow at 7:30p.m. with the serving of the Queen’s Soup after. All Krewe Royalty will be recognized at the service.
Cost: $5 donation for the soup.
Call Church Office: 445-4588.
All participating Rapides Parish Libraries, time: regular hours of operation. Kick off the New Year by challenging yourself to read more, to read more widely and to have fun doing it all. Multiple ways to play, traditional or get creative and cheeky and find as many combinations you can.
Ages 18 and up.
Cost: Admission free – must have library card (also free).
Call Suzanne DeKeyzer James: 445-2411 ext. 1060.
Statewide program.
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Call Jackie Heroman: 504-846-9474.
Alexandria Mall Center Court,
4p.m.
The Polar Express movie showing has become a holiday tradition. Santa and the conductor will start the show. Crafts and refreshments.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Mall Office: 448-0227.
135 Riverfront Street, Pineville,
6-8p.m.
Sponsored by Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site. Join the fun of a classical Dickens’ Christmas with live dulcimer music, the Dickens’ Louisiana Carolers, candlelight tours of the fort and much more! The 12th Night of the 12 Nights of Christmas.
Cost: Admission free.
Call: 484-2390.
Alexandria Museum of Art,
5:30-9p.m.
Sponsored by AMoA.