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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 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. The first Mardi Gras parade in the Shreveport-Bossier area will be held on Feb. 17. Krewe of Centaur is Louisiana's largest Mardi Gras krewe and brings excitement down the streets of Shreveport. 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. 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 [] 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 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. Come and get in on the Mardi Gras fun! See the full Mardi Gras schedule for the Shreveport-Bossier area. Monroe-West Monroe Mardi Gras Parades. In the Monroe-West Monroe area, experience the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade and Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere. Both krewes have continued to grow the Mardi Gras festivities in the area. Here's every Mardi Gras parade and bal happening in and around Shreveport in 2023. Meredith G. White. Krewe of Sobek Parade at 1 p.m. at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds in Shreveport. La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi 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 Revelers pose for a quick photo during the Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras parade rolls in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. This year's Mardi Gras season will be a fantastic season across Shreveport, Bossier City, and the Ark-La-Tex. Hundreds of thousands of revelers will join in the fun for the next couple of months, and you could be a part of it. Take a look at all of the Mardi Gras parade schedules, Mardi Gras Bal dates, and the locations for all of them Louisiana State Police will be present at Mardi Gras in Shreveport and will be assisting local law enforcement and public safety officials with general law enforcement responsibilities, according SHREVEPORT, La. - You're invited to join the Krewe of Centaur as they celebrate Icons in Toyland.. That's the theme of this weekend's XXXIII Mardi Gras parade. Centaur rolls through Shreveport 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 Mass - St Pius X Catholic Church Shreveport🎉🍷 🎉🍷 Krewe of Sobek Grande Bal XXII - Shreveport Convention Center🎉🍷 Krewe of Demeter This DeSoto Parish parade is a fun, family oriented parade and street party which rolls February 23, 2025 at 3pm (*NOTE THIS IS THE NEW RESCHEDULED DATE*) Enjoy the 🎉🍷 Krewe SHREVEPORT, La. — As the final Mardi Gras parades of the season roll through the streets this weekend, Shreveport police are urging attendees to stay safe and be aware of parade regulations. Springhill Main Street Mardi Gras Parade - Springhill, Louisiana at 6:00 p.m. Feb 8, Saturday Centaur Bal, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. – Shreveport Convention Center.
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