Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Two days after a fatal shooting during a heavily attended Mardi Gras parade, Shreveport police have finally released some details about what happened. More: Assault on police officer adds to list of incidents at Shreveport Krewe of Gemini parade It was released Monday, Feb. 20, that a second shooting occurred that evening resulting in a non-life ELYSIAN FIELDS, Texas — Police say an East Texas teen who was killed at a Shreveport Mardi Gras parade was shot by another teen while "horseplaying" with a group Saturday evening, according to The Shreveport Police Department released new information on what happened Saturday evening that left a Texas teen dead near the Gemini Parade route. On Saturday, Feb. 18, a Texan teen was shot SHREVEPORT, La. – The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office released the identity of a teen fatally shot near the Krewe of Gemini parade route on Saturday. Officials say 17-year-old Kip Lewis, of Elysian Fields, Texas, was shot on the 2200 block of Clyde Fant Pkwy around 5:45 p.m. The Caddo Coroner's Office said Kip Lewis, 17, of Marshall, was shot near the Magnolia School of Excellence on the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Service Road around 5:45 p.m. The second shooting that occurred along Clyde Fant Parkway during the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade Saturday, February 18, 2023, happened on Odom Street. Shreveport Police responded at 6:15 pm, finding a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. The victim was transferred to a local hospital and is expected to recover. Kip was shot near the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade route on the 2200 block of Clyde Fant Pkwy in Shreveport around 5:45 p.m. The Caddo Parish Coroner says he died of his wounds at Ochsner LSU Health Hospital less than an hour later. Teens Were “Horseplaying” During Fatal Shreveport Mardi Gras Shooting. Mike Martindale. Mike Martindale Published: February 20, 2023 ELYSIAN FIELDS, Texas — The East Texas teenager who was shot and killed during a Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport has been identified as a student at Elysian Fields ISD. According to KTBS, Kip 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. 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. 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. SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department held a news conference on Mardi Gras safety at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 18). SPD, along with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Shreveport Fire Department, shared how they plan to coordinate and ensure safety during the celebrations. At 5:45 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the 2200 block of Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. When officers arrived to investigate, they learned that Elysian Fields High junior Kip Lewis, 17, of Marshall, Texas, was shot during the parade. He was transported to a Shreveport hospital, where he died at 6:17 p.m. 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. The Shreveport Police Department and other public safety agencies outlined precautions for the Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade. at Mardi Gras in Shreveport and will be assisting local law SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Texas teen accused in the death of another teenager while they were watching a Mardi Gras parade was one of seven people indicted by a Caddo grand jury Wednesday. 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 []
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |