Rapides Parish, times: TBA.
Sponsored by Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Enjoy one of “America’s Top 100 Adventure Towns” during a month-long calendar of events focusing on our great outdoor activities.
Cost: Varies by event.
Call CVB: 442-9546
Paragon Casino Resort RV Park
Time: 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Trade booths set up on Saturday.
Judges are needed for brisket, ribs and chicken on Saturday. 500 BBQ Plate lunch sales from 11a.m.-1p.m. Sat.
Cost: $150 for BBQ Contestants and free general admission.
Call Amy Sampson: 240-6414.
Mid City
Time: 2p.m.
Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Route: Texas Ave. to Masonic Dr., Memorial Dr. to North Blvd.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Becky Deville: 452-3681. www.alexmardigras.com
Alexandria Convention Hall
Time: 9p.m.-Midnight.
Sponsored by Re-Entry Solutions. This mixed cultural event is for the old and new generations alike. Family fun and wholesome atmosphere for all of Cenla to enjoy.
Cost: $15 advance, $20 door.
Call Andre Christophe: 715-8178.
Downtown Alexandria
Time: 10a.m.
Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Entry applications can be found on the AMGA website. www.alexmardigras.com
Cost: $100 per parade entry.
Call Jenna Bonner: 443-1200 or 542-9084.
Red River Midway Marina, St. Maurice,
Time:5a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by LSUA and Association of Bass Clubs. Weigh-in at 3p.m. Street address is 3185 HWY 477, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Cost: $150 per two person team.
Call Sarah Black: 427-4407.
Alexandria Museum of Art,
Time: 5:30p.m.
Yoga is offered free of charge every Tuesday, thanks to a grant from the Rapides Foundation. Yoga Instructor, b. Hedrick is an ascetic Taoist yogi with 14 years of yoga practice. Yoga Tao is for all experience levels, incorporating spirit-mind-body techniques.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Jenny Gallent: 443-3458.
Downtown Alexandria,
Time: 4:30p.m.
Sponsored by the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association.
Call Daniel McGuffee: 561-5893 or 419-7216. www.alexmardigras.com
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Family Life Center
Time: 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 Donna Sayer: 487-1561.
LSUA Campus,
Time: Noon.
An opportunity to come celebrate and catch some beads on the LSUA Campus. This annual event is hosted by faculty, staff and students.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Sarah Black: 427-4407.