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**Exciting Events in Alexandria, Louisiana This October**

The city of Alexandria, Louisiana, is hosting a variety of events to kick off the month of October. Starting from October 1 to October 13, residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the local festivities.

For a complete list of events, individuals can visit the city’s official calendar at [City of Alexandria Events Calendar](https://www.cityofalexandriala.com/calendar/2024-03).

Additionally, those who are planning an event and wish to promote it can submit their event details for consideration on the community calendar through this link: [Submit Event Details](https://www.cityofalexandriala.com/node/add/event).

Stay tuned for more updates on events happening throughout the month!

Source: City of Alexandria, Louisiana - Government | Alexandria LA

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Alexandria

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