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. Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Den. Krewe of Highland Bal Friday, February 28, 2025 7pm Red River District, Shreveport, LA. Krewe of Gemini Parade Saturday, March 1, 2025 3:30pm. Krewe of Harambee Bal Saturday, March 1, 2025 6:30pm Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport, LA. Krewe of Highland Parade March 2, 2025 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 [] 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 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 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. At 2:45 p.m., The Krewe of Centaur Parade will start rolling on the Clyde Fant Parkway. The following Sat., February 10, 2024, The Krewe of Gemini Parade will start at 2:45 p.m. Mardi Gras day is Tues., Feb. 13, 2024. For information on more 2024 Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras parades, please visit ShreveportMardiGras.com. 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 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 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. SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, but before then, Shreveport still has a couple of parades to roll. SCHEDULE: Mardi Gras parades in Shreveport. The Krewe of Gemini rolls Saturday, March 1, and the Krewe of Highland rolls Sunday, March 2. Meanwhile, the Shreveport Police Department is encouraging people to enjoy the end 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 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 Next year's Mardi Gras will be an early season, meaning Shreveport's Mardi Gras season will be starting just days into the new year. The Krewe of Centaur is traditionally the first "big" parade in Shreveport, and in 2024 they are scheduled to roll on Saturday, February 3rd. That means Centaur's Float Loading party will be Friday, February 2nd. You’ll have so much fun at Shreveport parades that you won’t want them to end. 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 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. 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
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