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 parade then heads around First Methodist Church and ends at Douglas and Milam streets. KREWE OF CENTAUR SHREVEPORT, La. - An Elysian Fields High junior was fatally shot Saturday during the Krewe of Gemini parade. Mardi Gras In The ArkLaTex 2025. Ways To Save With SWEPCO. Elysian Fields High KTBS reported Lewis died the same day at a Shreveport-area hospital, the Shreveport station said. KTBS said a 16-year-old was questioned in connection with Lewis' death, which was labeled a homicide. 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. 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. FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) - A shooting following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton left five people injured Sunday night (March 2), authorities said. One victim remains in critical condition Five people were wounded Sunday in Franklinton, Louisiana, after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade, according to police. A suspect, 18-year-old Jamerian Anders, was arrested on five counts of 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. - Mardi Gras season is in full swing and one of the largest parades is set to roll this weekend - The Krewe of Centaur. For many, security is top of mind, so local law enforcement As the parades draw near, residents and visitors are encouraged to follow safety guidelines, be aware of their surroundings, and cooperate with law enforcement to help make this Mardi Gras season a safe and memorable one. Prohibited Items/Acts: No glass bottles or containers are allowed on the parade route. 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. Fans look for throws as a Mardi Gras parade goes by during the second intermission of a Mudbugs’ game against the Colorado Grit at George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, La., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Are you ready to kick off the Mardi Gras season by catching colorful beads and swaying to local school marching bands? 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 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 22, 2025, and Saturday, March 1, 2025. This unique parade day experience offers VIP treatment and “behind-the-scenes” access for groups during one of Louisiana’s Are you ready to kick off the Mardi Gras season by catching colorful beads and swaying to local school marching bands? 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 Shreveport Police Department is making preparations for security for the 34th annual Krewe of Centaur parade on Feb. 22, 2025. The police chief said they have more than 300 public safety officials who will be at the parade and 11 or 12 departments that will be helping out. 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. Krewe of Harambee. February 17, 2025 Downtown Shreveport Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade, a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy. Friday, February 21, 2025 Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Den. Krewe of Centaur Parade Saturday, February 22, 2025 3:30pm. Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade February 23, 2025 2:00pm Louisiana Downs in Bossier City. Krewe of Gemini Float Loading Friday, February 28, 2025 5:30pm-9pm Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Den. Krewe of Highland Bal Friday
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