Mardi Gras 2009

Mardi Gras in the heart of Louisiana kicks off its Sixteenth year. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association (AMGA) is working throughout the year to make this celebration one of the best cultural and social events in Central Louisiana.

The 2009 AMGA Parade will feature numerous massive floats with hundreds of revelers and several high school marching bands.

The Grand Marshal float will be the lead float in the parade. This year's Grand Marshal is to be announced.

AMGA President Chris Chelette will lead the revelers.

The 2009 AMGA Children's Parade is set to roll through Alexandria on Saturday, February 21 at 10:45 AM, the Grand Marshal is to be announced.

This year's parade will consist of numerous festive units with masked riders and fire trucks, all tossing traditional beads, cups, and doubloons. Providing the carnival atmosphere will be several area school bands. Beginning on Murray and 10th the parade will march through downtown ending at St. James with a performance stop at City Hall and one at River Oaks.

Coordinator of the children's parade is Yolanda Holtz. Children ranging in age from 5 to 18 can be in the parade. The krewe parade coordinator is Steven Snow..

For more information visit: www.alexmardigras.com