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. Experience the vibrant and family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana. Find out the dates and locations of the parades, including the Krewe of Harambee, Sobek, Centaur, Gemini, and Highland. 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. 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 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 [] 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 Pathways In Education 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Ball: Sheriff's Safety Town, Shreveport: 20 Feb 2025: MARDI GRAS LADIES NIGHT BINGO Hosted by NMV : 403 north market st., Shreveport, LA: 22 Feb 2025: 19th Annual Red River Mardi Gras Bash - Krewe of Centaur: Sci-Port Discovery Center, Shreveport: 22 Feb 2025: Krewe of Infrasound : Coyote's Bar 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 Mardi Gras Mass – St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 North Market, Shreveport, 9:00 a.m. Excellence Parade – Parade rolls at noon from NSU Prather Coliseum parking lot, 220 S. Jefferson Street 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 Experience Mardi Gras Downtown Shreveport! Downtown Shreveport is the place to be this Mardi Gras 2025 season! From exciting parades to live music, delicious local food, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras Bal ADD TO Google Calendar Outlook Calendar Mar 01, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM If this year's Carnival season feels a little too short, get ready for an extension in 2025. Mardi Gras next year falls on March 4, about two weeks before St. Patrick's Day. With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, that means the 2025 season will last 58 days, compared to this year's 38-day season. 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. 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 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 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 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. Add To Calendar 2025-02-22 17:30 2025-02-22 21:00 UTC Mardi Gras Bash - February 22, 2025 The 2025 Red River Mardi Gras Bash will be held Sat., February 22, 2025, at Sci-Port Discovery Center during the Krewe of Centaur Parade. Your group will be treated to an exclusive party during the Krewe of Centaur Parade, one of the largest in Louisiana! 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.
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