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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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 MARDI GRAS/ FASCHING PARADE FORM February 15, 2025 ** February 16, 2025** date change due to weather START TIME: 4:00PM LINE UP: 2:00PM. Route begins at Germantown Road and Elm Street, •Face painters will be set up in the downtown area from 2pm until the parade begins. •On Saturday, families are encouraged to tailgate along the parade route. 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. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the ArkLaTex. The Krewe of Gemini Parade rolls March 1 at 3:30 p.m. along Shreveport's 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. Mardi Gras is set 47 days before Easter, and it falls on a Tuesday between Feb. 3 and March 9. These two dates are extra special, because Mardi Gras will fall on them only once in a lifetime, each occurring roughly once every 100 to 150 years. Read more here. 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 Students at St. Mark's Cathedral School in Shreveport held a Mardi Gras parade Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans Updated : Feb. 13, 2024 at 6:35 PM CST 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.
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