Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
/do0bihdskp9dy.cloudfront.net/01-15-2023/t_dc8dca9677a74f68a95fb82fb8a1d1b3_name_file_1280x720_2000_v3_1_.jpg "mardi gras in shreveport louisiana") |  |
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 festive energy. SCHEDULE OF PARADES KREWE OF HARAMBEE. Monday, Feb. 17; Downtown Shreveport; 1 p.m. The lineup will start at the corner of Milam and Common streets. The parade will then head west to Hope Street, then east on Milam, make a left on Edwards, turn onto Texas and go through downtown Shreveport. 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'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. 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 [] 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 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. Filed Under: Mardi Gras, Shreveport News, Shreveport Police Categories : Ark-La-Tex News , Entertainment News , Events , Featured , Mardi Gras , Morning Show , Shreveport/Bossier City News More 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 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 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 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 With the formation of the Krewe of Gemini, committees were formed , logos were designed, throws were ordered, floats were designed, a media party was set, a Mardi Gras Bal was planned for February 17, 1990, and a huge parade featuring twelve Mardi Gras floats took to the streets of Shreveport -Bossier City on February 24, 1990. 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. Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier is the largest celebration in North Louisiana, offering a season packed with fun, delicious king cakes, tasty treats, and, of course, colorful parades. While the 2025 Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras parades are a major draw, there's so much more to enjoy beyond the floats and beads! Whether you're planning a family trip or an affordable weekend getaway with Wander through displays of elaborately themed costumes and memorabilia at Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Museum. See the colorful parade floats featured during northwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras. The Museum highlights over a decade of Mardi Gras in North Louisiana and is considered a work in progress. Displays are updated and added on a continual basis. With 10,000 square feet of space, this 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 Students at St. Mark's Cathedral School in Shreveport held a Mardi Gras parade Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans Updated : Feb. 13, 2024 at 6:35 PM CST 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 one of the very largest, single parading Krewes in the State of Louisiana, and yes, that includes New Orleans.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |