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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 ever-popular and eclectic parade will roll through the historic Shreveport neighborhood on Sunday with a 2 p.m. start. Last year it rolled at 1 p.m. because of the Super Bowl. There was also 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. 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 Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 2:45 pm, and The Krewe of Gemini is set to roll on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 2:45 pm. The Shreveport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to pass on a few friendly reminders to parade-goers regarding our parade rules. It's hard to believe, but Mardi Gras season is nearly over. Don't miss these special treats in Shreveport and Bossier. Krewe of Gemini parade also is 3:30 p.m. March 1. The parade parades will run along Clyde Fant Parkway, beginning downtown, turning west at Shreveport-Barksdale Highway and then south along E. Kings. Krewe of Sobek Parade at 1 p.m. at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds in Shreveport. Krewe of Demeter Grand Bal "Louisiana Saturday Night" The doors open at 6 p.m. 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. 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 SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras parades are rolling by the aquarium. The Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini parades will be rolling their way through the streets just a block from the aquarium. 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 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 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 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 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. 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.
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