Celebrate the Season in Alexandria/Pineville

 

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in Alexandria/Pineville! Immerse yourself in the holiday traditions that make Central Louisiana truly special. Experience the charm of the Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration at Kent House and explore the River Oaks Arts Center Porch Sale and Garden District Holiday Tour of Homes. Discover unique gifts at our locally owned shops and boutiques while enjoying live holiday performances by the Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Lagniappe Theater Company, Red River Dance, and more. And don’t forget to indulge in delicious meals at our diverse selection of local restaurants.

Prepare for the much-anticipated AlexWinterFête, an award-winning holiday festival, returning to Alexandria. This free, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities, making it a significant attraction. From an outdoor ice-skating rink and Santa’s village to live music and a dazzling fireworks display, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Start planning your trip today! Use our handy itinerary builder to create a personalized list of must-see events. If you’re considering an overnight stay, book a hotel room in advance.

For any assistance or inquiries, please call us at (318) 442-9546 or visit our website at alexandriapinevillela.com. We’re here to make your holiday season unforgettable!

Upcoming Events!

Pineville Christmas Parade

Dec 13, 2024

The time is upon us again for the Pineville Christmas Parade!  The Parade will be on Friday, December 13, 2024, beginning at 7PM.  The Parade

Alexandria Christmas Parade

Dec 15, 2024

Join us on Jackson Street in Alexandria to kick off the holiday season with the festive Alexandria Christmas Parade. This parade features cheerful holiday floats,

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The festivities will be complete with sparking lights (check out our spirited Water Towers!), community parades appearances by Santa Claus, and various performing opportunities to enjoy the arts.
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Logansport

Celebrate your Christmas holiday with a visit to the historic community of Logansport in DeSoto Parish. Located on the Sabine River you’ll enjoy the hard work that turns Logansport into a wonderland of lights from late November through the New Year. Visit DiscoverDeSoto.com for a complete list of holiday events.

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Minden

Experience the Old World charm of historic downtown Minden with its original brick streets lined with hundreds of life-sized nutcrackers, thousands of twinkling lights, and Disney characters.
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Monroe-West Monroe

Our holiday season is chocked full of family-friendly events and attractions including two parades,a variety of shops, a spectacular fireworks show,ballet performances and other great holiday events.
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Natchitoches

Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the downtown district and Cane River Lake. During the six-week holiday season, experience Natchitoches traditions such as carriage tours, fireworks and live entertainment,
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Ruston

The holiday magic is alive in Ruston with carriage rides, visits with Santa, beautifully decorated downtown shops, streets lined with twinkling lights, a Christmas parade, and more festive fun throughout the entire parish!
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Shreveport-Bossier

From dazzling fireworks at the drive-in Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival to twinkling light displays at Christmas in Roseland, there are many ways to make the season bright in Shreveport-Bossier.
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