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. 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 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 Parade rolls Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. along Shreveport's traditional parade route beginning on Clyde Fant Parkway and ending at the duck pond on E. Kings Highway. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade will roll through on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Police will close Clyde Fant Pkwy from Lake St. to Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy Friday night at 7. The parade route will covering a 3.3-mile route which begins at the intersection of Germantown Road and Elm Street and winds through the Minden Historic District, Downtown and back to Germantown Road. 🎉🍷Town of Many Mardi Gras Parade 🎉🍷. Enjoy this fun Mardi Gras parade in the town of Many February 1, 2025. 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. Restricted vehicles on the parade route include ATVs, golf carts or motorized vehicles of any kind. Louisiana State Police will be present at Mardi Gras in Shreveport and will be assisting 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. • No animals allowed within 200 yards of the parade route, except animals that are in secured yards of residents living along the parade route and service animals. • No dangerous objects or silly string. • No concealed carrying of a firearm. • No one may throw anything at a parade float. • Large flags or banners are not allowed within Krewe of HIGHLAND XXX Parade Route Info Ride in the Parade Parade 2025 Countdown 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 2:00PM Highland Parade 2025 The streets that make up the parade route will be closed at 11AM on parade day, Sunday, March 2nd, 2025The exception will be Gilbert Drive which will be 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. towards the end STREETS CLOSE !! : You may want to ‘review’ the parade route the DAY BEFORE or MORNING OF the parade, to determine what is the best spot for you. But, be aware, that the City – CLOSES THE STREETS – at around 2:00 p.m. AND experienced parade goers mark their spot (by tailgating) starting EARLY, the morning of parade day. Did you know there was a raffle every year in Shreveport, LA to reserve spots on E. Kings Highway by the Duck Pond for the Krewe of Gemini and Centaur Mardi Gras parades? I generally ride in the parade so I've never had to worry about securing a spot, but I've always wondered how folks end with such great places to see the parade. 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 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. Did you know there was a raffle every year in Shreveport, LA to reserve spots on E. Kings Highway by the Duck Pond for the Krewe of Gemini and Centaur Mardi Gras parades? I generally ride in the parade so I've never had to worry about securing a spot, but I've always wondered how folks end with such great places to see the parade. PARADE ROUTE. Once again the Krewe of Highland rolls at 2 p.m. Sunday, beginning at Gilbert Drive and Gregg Avenue. It will continue north on Gilbert Drive, west on Gladstone Boulevard, north on
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