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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 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. 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-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. Mardi Gras delivers a massive boost to the Shreveport-Bossier economy, each year. In 2023, the direct impact of five area parades was estimated to be more than $10 million, and indirect spending and media value raised the total economic impact to more than $19 million. Stacy Brown, president/CEO of Visit Shreveport-Bossier, highlighted the 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 [] 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. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 2:45pm, and The Krewe of Gemini is set to roll on Saturday February 10, 2024 at 2:45pm. Street & Road Closures This is the last weekend of Mardi Gras, and there are three parades that you can attend. Krewe of Oceanus - 7 p.m. Friday.. Make history by attending the inaugural parade for the Krewe of Oceanus. According to numbers released by the Caddo Parish Commission, the direct economic impact of Mardi Gras parades in Shreveport was estimated to be more than $9 million. Adding indirect spending, the 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. 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. 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. SHREVEPORT, La. — As the final Mardi Gras parades of the season roll through the streets this weekend, Shreveport police are urging attendees to stay safe and be aware of parade regulations. 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 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 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. Shreveport's two largest Mardi Gras parades, the Krewe of Centaur parade and the Krewe of Gemini parade, will roll on Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 respectively. Before heading to one of these parades, it's important to know the Mardi Gras parade rules in place for Shreveport-Bossier. Here's what you need to know before you head to a local Mardi Gras parade. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. We are one of the very largest, single parading Krewes in the State of Louisiana, and yes, that includes New Orleans. We have gotten bigger and better with every year. Our Parade is two Saturdays (10 days) before Fat Tuesday.
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