The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. We are one of the very largest, single parading Krewes in the State of Louisiana, and yes, that includes New Orleans. We have gotten bigger and better with every year. Our Parade is two Saturdays (10 days) before Fat Tuesday. That's the theme of this weekend's XXXIII Mardi Gras parade. Centaur rolls through Shreveport Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Krewe of Centaur parade draws between 300,000 and KREWE OF CENTAUR. Saturday, Feb. 22; Downtown Shreveport; 3:30 p.m. Parade starts at the corner of Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway, then heads south down Clyde Fant Parkway to Shreveport-Barksdale Highway. From there, the parade goes west until it makes a left on E Kings Highway. The parade ends at the corner of E Kings Highway and E Preston Year Krewe of Centaur Parade Fat Tuesday; 2016: January 30, 2016: February 9, 2016: 2017: February 18, 2017: February 28, 2017: 2018: February 3, 2018: February 13, 2018 PARADE INFO. Roads along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway will close at 11 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) and will reopen Saturday at 7 a.m. for people to set up for the Krewe of Centaur parade; Roads along the parade route will close completely at 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 22) No ATVs, golf carts or motorized vehicles of any kind allowed on parade route; No Centaur is the largest krewe in north Louisiana, and rival most of those in New Orleans. The Krewe of Centaur Parade rolls Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. along Shreveport's traditional parade route The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 2:45 pm, and The Krewe of Gemini is set to roll on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 2:45 pm. The Shreveport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to pass on a few friendly reminders to parade-goers regarding our parade rules. Police will close STREETS CLOSE !! : You may want to ‘review’ the parade route the DAY BEFORE or MORNING OF the parade, to determine what is the best spot for you. But, be aware, that the City – CLOSES THE STREETS – at around 2:00 p.m. AND experienced parade goers mark their spot (by tailgating) starting EARLY, the morning of parade day. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 2:45pm, and The Krewe of Gemini is set to roll on Saturday February 10, 2024 at 2:45pm. The XXVII Krewe of Centaur parade rolls through Shreveport Saturday, Feb 3, beginning 4:30 p.m. and this year’s theme is “Centaur Goes to the Library”. RELATED ARTICLE - Krewe of Centaur The first Mardi Gras parade in the Shreveport-Bossier area will be held on Feb. 17. Check out the full schedule below to catch your Krewe in action for 2025. Mardi Gras Parade Schedule The countdown has begun for the 34th annual Krewe of Centaur Parade which rolls this coming Saturday, February 22. And every year, tourism and economic development officials will tell you this Mardi Gras Parade, and Krewe of Gemini Parade the following Saturday [March 1], typically attracts 200,000 – to 300,000 people. The Krewe of Centaur was a organized in 1991. The Krewe is bound together by the common goals of building a better community and the pursuit of good family fun. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. We are the largest krewe in north Louisiana, and rival most those in New KEEL News learned Friday morning that the Krewe of Centaur, who's parade was last Saturday night, has been fined for going past the 7P end time. February 28, 2025. Credit: Krewe of Centaur via Parade Day Tips; General Mardi Gras Terminology; February 22 2025 3:30 PM. Months. 0. 0. Meet and greet with Krewe of Centaur Royals, Krewe of Centaur Event by Krewe of Centaur on Saturday, February 3 2024 with 4.9K people interested and 1K people going. 448 posts in the discussion. Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade Facebook SHREVEPORT, La. - Come one, come all to this weekend's XXXI Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras parade. Centaur rolls through Shreveport Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at 3 p.m. This year’s That's the theme of this weekend's XXXII Mardi Gras parade. Centaur rolls through Shreveport Saturday, Feb. 3, beginning at 2:45 p.m. The Krewe of Centaur parade draws between 300,000 and The parade will air on February 3rd at 5p on KTBS 3. The Krewe of Centaur is kicking off Mardi Gras early. They are hosting a fabulous ladies' event this weekend. SHREVEPORT, La. - If you've been waiting for the XXX Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras parade, your wait is almost over. Centaur rolls through Shreveport Saturday, Feb. 19, beginning 3
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