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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 Street. A whole lotta Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier! Shreveport-Bossier hosts the most vibrant, family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana! Whether you're catching colorful beads at a parade, swaying to the sounds of a lively second-line band, or sharing a slice of king cake with friends, every moment in Shreveport-Bossier is packed with 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. Shreveport's Mardi Gras season is in full swing and it's time for the parades. Here's a list of upcoming parades and their locations. The Krewe of Harambee parade is Monday, and it will roll through the streets of downtown Shreveport, beginning at 1 p.m. This year's parade will feature the Southern University Marching Band. Fat Tuesday Children's Parade of Shreveport & Bossier City Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:00pm Pierre Bossier Mall, Bossier City, LA. You have plenty of chances to get involved in this year's Mardi Gras season. Whether you want to just attend one Bal, or visit every parade possible, you will have a lot of chances to do Mardi Gras YOUR way. Shreveport-Bossier, LA - Louisiana’s Shreveport-Bossier City region is preparing to kick off the 2023 Mardi Gras season with events scheduled from Jan. 14 - Feb. 21, 2023. From family-friendly parades and entertainment to balls and parties, visitors and residents alike will find a variety of Mardi Gras fun to experience. 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. Street & Road Closures SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Mardi Gras season is upon us, and it’s time to Let the Good Times Roll! The first parade to roll out is the Krewe of Sobek Parade at 1:00 p.m. on January 18. But do not fear; there are several parades you can attend for Mardi Gras fun. Details about each [] 2024 NWLA Mardi Gras Calendar. Jan 05, Friday · Mardi Gras Mambo (12th Night) – Krewe of Dionysos, Natchitoches · Krewe of Excellence – 12th Night/Float Loading Party (Closed to membership only) Jan 06, Saturday · 12th Night Opening Party – Bossier Civic Center, 6 pm, $65 · Krewe of Excellence Parade, Natchitoches, 2 pm. NSU through Krewe of Gemini held its first parade in the Shreveport-Bossier area in 1990. The nonprofit, volunteer organization is home to one of the biggest Mardi Gras parades in the area. The krewe also has a Mardi Gras museum filled with memorabilia highlighting the history of Mardi Gras in north Louisiana. 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 Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the ArkLaTex. The Krewe of Gemini Parade rolls March 1 at 3:30 p.m. along Shreveport's Visit Shreveport-Bossier will host the 19th Annual Red River Mardi Gras Bash during the Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini parades in downtown Shreveport on Saturday, February 25, 2025, and Saturday, March 1, 2025. This unique parade day experience offers VIP treatment and “behind-the-scenes” access for groups during one of the largest Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana. Tickets include Mardi Gras delivers a massive boost to the Shreveport-Bossier economy, each year. In 2023, the direct impact of five area parades was estimated to be more than $10 million, and indirect spending and media value raised the total economic impact to more than $19 million. Stacy Brown, president/CEO of Visit Shreveport-Bossier, highlighted the The Shreveport Police Department is inviting the public to share their Mardi Gras moments with officers during this year’s celebrations. A citizen recently captured this great photo at the Krewe of Centaur parade, and SPD is encouraging others to send in their photos with officers to highlight the positive interactions between law enforcement and the community. 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. This is the last weekend of Mardi Gras, and there are three parades that you can attend. Krewe of Oceanus - 7 p.m. Friday.. Make history by attending the inaugural parade for the Krewe of Oceanus. 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 SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras parades are rolling by the aquarium. The Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini parades will be rolling their way through the streets just a block from the aquarium. Mardi Gras season is almost over in Shreveport-Bossier, and in case you’ve missed some parades, we have photos from the action. Krewe of Sobek Parade On January 18, the Krewe of Sobek parade started at the State Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. and moved through the Queensborough neighborhood.
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