The Alexandria/Pineville Area is the perfect location to forget about your worries and enjoy yourself.

If our location on the beautiful Red River isn’t enough to relax you, we offer immaculately manicured golf courses, tranquil spas, and natural terrain that will take your breath away.
  


Delight your taste buds at your choice of local cuisine or nationally recognized chain restaurants.

You’re sure to find something that will please your palette on our menu of options.
  


Unleash your wild side by exploring the Kisatchie National Forest, canoeing down a bayou, or experiencing the sights of the Alexandria Zoo. Experience Louisiana culture and history at an authentic plantation house, an art museum, or one of our other fascinating attractions.
  

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Welcome to the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau of Alexandria/Pineville, Louisiana. 

Thank you for choosing to visit us! Whether you are looking to book a meeting or convention, event, tour or are simply looking for fun things to do in Central Louisiana, you have come to the right place. We have a "gumbo" (a rich, thick recipe) of opportunities just waiting for you to discover. Happy Hunting!
  
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Upcoming Events

February 6
Ailey II
Coughlin-Saunders
Performing Arts Center
7pm
Cost: $22 Adults, $15 Seniors
$10 Students
Call: 443-4718

February 6
Mardi Gras Parade
Woodworth
1pm

February 9
Krewe of Antiqua
6pm
Contact: 473-9501

February 10
LSU Alexandria
Mardi Gras Parade
12pm

February 11
Cenla Fantails Annual
Banquet & Fund Raiser
Convention Hall
6pm
Call: 441-6631

February 12
College Cheerleaders &
Classic Cars Parade
4:30pm
Contact: 427-6407

February 12
Taste of Mardi Gras
Alexadria Riverfront Center
6pm & 7pm
Cost: Adults $20 Advance, $25 At Door
Children $10 Advance, $15 At Door
Call: 793-4570

February 13
AMGA 14th Annual
Children's Parade
10:45am
Contact: 443-0524

February 13
King Cake Party
Alexandria Zoo
2pm
Admission Free
Contact: 473-9501

February 13
Southern Circuit of
Independent Filmakers
Coughlin-Saunders
Performing Arts Center
7pm
Coat: $5
Call: 443-4718

February 14
AMGA 17th Annual
Krewes Parade
2pm
Contact: 623-7653

February 16
Krewe of Provine Parade
3:30pm
Contact: 473-9501

February 27
Cause We Care Fair
Alexandria Mall
10am-2pm
Admission Free
Contact: 308-2208