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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. 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. 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. It's hard to believe, but Mardi Gras season is nearly over. Don't miss these special treats in Shreveport and Bossier. Krewe of Gemini parade also is 3:30 p.m. March 1. The parade parades will run along Clyde Fant Parkway, beginning downtown, turning west at Shreveport-Barksdale Highway and then south along E. Kings. Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Prior to that, the residents of Bossier City don’t have to travel very far to get into the Fat Tuesday fun. Here are the parade routes and highlights. The 2024 Carnival season kicks off on Jan. 6 and ends on Mardi Gras, Feb. 13. Start preparing for this year's Mardi Gras parades with our preview of some of the most popular parades in Shreveport and Bossier City. Where: 6220 E. Texas St. in Bossier City. Get tickets: HERE. East Bank Mardi Gras Market. Revel in the Mardi Gras with this special event in the East Bank District. Celebrate this Louisiana holiday with more than 30 vendors, food, live music, and more. When: Feb. 15, 4-8 p.m. Where: East Bank District Plaza in central Bossier. Find out more: HERE. 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 The Krewe of Gemini is the first parading krewe in modern times in Shreveport and Bossier City and includes folks from all walks of life who enjoy promoting the Mardi Gras spirit in the area. The Krewe of Gemini parade rolls at 2:45 pm on March 1, 2025 beginning at Clyde Fant Parkway at Lake Street in downtown Shreveport and ends on East Kings 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. 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. The Old English term “krewe” became the standard term for organizations that host public Mardi Gras events. Locally, Mardi Gras can be traced back 35 years when the Bossier Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the City of Bossier City to bring the south Louisiana tradition to northwest Louisiana. The Krewe of Gemini, a nonprofit organization The Krewe of Gemini invites the public to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras with two majorevents—their Float Loading Party on Friday, February 28, 2025, and the Gemini XXXVI Paradeon Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Krewe of Gemini Float Loading Party held Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Krewe ofGemini Den (2101 E. Texas St., Event in Bossier City, LA by SoBo Cafe on Tuesday, February 13 2024 with 307 people interested and 81 people going. 5 posts in the discussion. Mardi Gras Parade @ Pierre Bossier Mall Facebook Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras Parades to Roll in 2024 with Enhanced Security Measures. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA -- Shreveport-Bossier is gearing up for Mardi Gras 2024, with both the Krewe of Centaur and the Krewe of Gemini parades confirmed to roll along their full routes from downtown Shreveport to East Kings Highway Park. BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Mardi Gras is coming to East Bank in February! According to a Facebook event, the 2025 East Bank Mardi Gras Market is returning to Bossier City on February 15. Event planners say the event will will fall in between the parades with time to enjoy all that East Bank Plaza [] Mardi Gras season is here for the Shreveport-Bossier City area, and the local Krewes are getting ready for parades and celebrations through March 4. The Krewe of Gemini was founded in 1990. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate reached out with questions, and the Krewe’s publicity chair, Christina Howard, answered as follows: 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. Even when there isn't a parade rolling through the streets, there's always the opportunity to recap the Mardi Gras action with these photos. Check out the latest parade and party pictures below. +35
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