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All Shook Up
05/23/2013 to 05/25/2013
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel." The Play will run May 23rd-May 25th, and May 30th-June 1st.

Crawfish Craze 5-D Barrel Run
05/24/2013 to 05/26/2013
S&J Farm and Feed presents this year’s Crawfish Craze 5-D Barrel Run event. Bring the whole family and watch as contestants race for the fastest time and ultimately win the grand prize.

Moonlight in the Garden
05/24/2013
Treat yourself, your family and friends to a Coke Float courtesy of the Biedenharn Coke Museum and The Creamery. Bluebell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream adds a great taste to a glass of Coca-Cola served up by some of Monroe's best soda jerks. Enjoy this nostalgic treat as you stroll through ELsong Garden by the light of the full moon. Brian Sivils will be playing the blues at 7:30pm!

Mardi Gras in Monroe-West Monroe

Join us in Monroe-West Monroe for our 2013 Mardi Gras with a "Carnivale Extravaganza". The day is full of family fun and Mardi Gras adventures. Below you will find the schedule of events for Saturday, February 2!

Schedule of Events

10:30 am - Krewe of Janus Children's Mardi Gras Parade

Complete with beads and floats and Mardi Gras fun at Pecanland Mall's Center Court. Registration begins at 9:30 am and the first 100 participants receive a goody bag!

1:30 pm - 7th Annual Krewe of Paws Mardi Gras Pet Parade
See a twist on the traditional Mardi Gras festivities with pets of all sorts in costumes and floats, and of course plenty of beads along their parade route in Antique Alley! If you are interested in entering your pet, please see the registration information on our Calendar of Events Listing Page.

2 pm to 6 pm- Souper Catch
A tasting competition of signature soups from top restaurant chefs and caterers vying for the title of "SouperChef", with live music from Flashback 5 at the Hixson Autoplex on Louisville Avenue.

6 pm - Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade
Join us for Mardi Gras fun on Trenton Street, West Monroe and Louisville Avenue, Monroe as lighted floats and marching bands parade through the Twin Cities.

Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade Route

Special Hotel Rates

Americas Best Value Inn
Doubles $50/Queen $50
310 Thomas Road, West Monroe
(318) 325-5780
Rates are good weekend only. Reservation required in advance. Rates are good through February 3, 2013. Continental Breakfast included. Mention Mardi Gras for this package deal.

Comfort Suites
Doubles $89.99/Kings $89.99
1401 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe
(318)-410-1005
Reservation required in advance. Rates are available January 31-February 3, 2013. Suite with king bed and sofa sleeper or 2 queen beds with complimentary hot breakfast. Guest will receive Mardi Gras Beads and 2 Mardi Gras Cups at check in. Mention Mardi Gras for this package deal.

Courtyard by Marriott
Doubles $109/Kings $109
4915 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe
(318) 388-0034
Rates are available Mardi Gras weekend only. Rates are good through February 2, 2013.Mention Weekend Rate for this package.

Hampton Inn- Monroe
Doubles $80/Kings $80
1407 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe
(318) 361-9944
Reservation required in advance. Rates are available January 31-February 3, 2013. Suite with king bed and sofa sleeper or 2 queen beds with complimentary hot breakfast. Guest will receive Mardi Gras Beads and 2 Mardi Gras Cups at check in. Mention Mardi Gras for this package deal.

Hampton Inn- West Monroe
Doubles $109/Kings $109
601 Mane Street, West Monroe
(318) 938-2800
Reservation required in advance. Rates are available January 31-February 3, 2013. Suite with king bed and sofa sleeper or 2 queen beds with complimentary hot breakfast. Guest will receive Mardi Gras Beads and 2 Mardi Gras Cups at check in. Mention Mardi Gras for this package deal.

LaQuinta Inn
Doubles $69 (Feb. 1) and $62 (Feb. 2)/Kings $74 (Feb. 1) and $69 (Feb. 2)
1035 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe
(318) 322-3900
Rates are available Feburary 1-13. Book early to guarantee rates and availability. Rates subject to change.
Complimentary breakfast.

Quality Inn & Suites
Doubles $65/Kings $65/Suites $70
503 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
(318) 387-2711
Rates are good through February 3, 2013. Complimentary Breakfast. Mention Mardi Gras group rate for this package deal.

Residence Inn by Marriott
Studio King $119
4960 Millhaven Road, Monroe
(318) 387-0210
Rates are available Mardi Gras weekend only. Rates are good through February 2, 2013. Complimentary Breakfast. Mention Weekend Rate for this package

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Studio Double Queen Suite $134/Studio King Suites $109
4917 Pecanland Mall Dr, Monroe
(318) 387-7277
Rates are available Mardi Gras weekend only. Rates are good through February 2, 2013. Complimentary Breakfast. Mention Weekend Rate for this package.