Alexandria/Pineville CVB

11/05/2025

🎄✨ It’s time to deck the Downtown halls!

We’re hosting two separate Downtown Decorating Contests, one for Downtown Alexandria and one for Downtown Pineville!

Businesses, storefronts, offices, and buildings in either downtown are invited to show off their festive spirit and compete for the Downtown Decorating Contest trophy and neighborhood-wide bragging rights in your city. 🏆

🗓 Contest begins: November 14
🎅 Judging: December 4

📌 Sign up here and make sure to select which city you’re entering: https://bit.ly/3LusWk1

Let’s get ready for Alex WinterFête and make both downtowns merry and bright!

11/03/2025

Cheers to Neighborhood Drinks To Go for taking the win for the year’s Battle of the Bourbon! 🥃🏆 Huge thanks to all the restaurants who participated and to everyone who sipped their way through each location! 🍹🎉 Can’t wait for next year!

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! From family-friendly festivals to trick-or-treat events, there’s no shortage of fun happening across Alexandria and Pineville today!

Find everything going on (and what’s next!) at: https://explorealexandriapineville.com/upcoming-events/

📸Photo Credits: Rapides Parish Library & Philadelphia Baptist Church Horseshoe Drive

10/28/2025

🍔 Cooking Up Some Love at Spirits!
Big news — Spirits Food & Friends is joining the Community Heart Project! 💕 Their new heart will be a delicious symbol of the passion and pride that make Spirits a staple in our community.

👉 Want to get involved? Visit https://explorealexandriapineville.com/heart/ to learn how you can help bring a heart to life in our community! ❤️

10/27/2025

It’s Halloweek in Cenla! 🎃👻 Check out our website to see all upcoming events in our area!

10/24/2025

🍲 It’s officially gumbo season in Alexandria & Pineville! There’s no better way to warm up than with a hearty bowl from local favorites like Café Desoto, and plenty more spots around town serving this Louisiana classic. 🍂

10/23/2025

🎨 What an incredible night last weekend at the Van Gogh Gala! The evening was filled with art, laughter, and community spirit, a true celebration of creativity in Cenla!

10/21/2025

Ready to Be the ONE? 💙 Step between the 3️⃣ and 8️⃣ across from the Welcome Center and strike your best pose! 📸 Grab a friend, snap a pic, and join the fun! 👏✨ You never know where they may pop up next! 👀

📍 707 Second Street
🕓 Until 4 PM each day
📅 Today through Thursday

10/18/2025

So many fun happenings this weekend! 🎃🦁 Dress up, grab your crew, and head to Zoo Boo for a fun-filled time with the animals and plenty of treats!

👻🎃 The day is finally here! 🎃👻

Alexandria Zoo Boo is happening TODAY! Gates open 10 AM. Last Entry 4 PM. Closed 6 PM.

Grab your best family-friendly costumes, bring your treat bags, and come join the spooky, wild fun. See your favorite animals and enjoy the spooktacular atmosphere!

🚨 Please note: The last entry to the event is at 4 pm, so be sure to arrive in time to enjoy everything!

Don't miss out on the best Halloween tradition in CenLA! See you soon!

Fast Pass Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zoo-boo-tickets-1769520807369?aff=oddtdtcreator