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  • AdvoCareV100 Independence Bowl

    Post-season college football bowl game featuring teams from the ACC and Mountain West Conferences. Played in late December.
    401 Market Street,
    Ste. 120
    c/o Independence Bowl Foundation
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-221-0712
    318-221-7366
    888-414-2695
  • African American History Parade Celebration

    Black history parade. Begins at Municipal Auditorium. First weekend in February.
    705 Elvis Presley Ave
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-635-2923
    Map
  • ARTBREAK

    Artbreak features beautiful artwork of Caddo and Bossier Parish students and free hands-on art activities. The largest children's festival in the state, Artbreak is a weekend of dance, music, theater, food, fun and a 5K race. Admission is free. 2012: April 23-29.
    400 Clyde Fant Pkwy.
    Shreveport Convention Center
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-673-6500
    318-673-6515
  • Barksdale Air Show

    Annual air show at Barksdale Air Force Base has featured past performers such as Tora! Tora! Tora! static displays include B-52h stratofortress, T-6a Texan 11 and dozens more.
    2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office
    Barksdale Air Force Base
    Bossier City, LA
    318-456-5650
    318-456-5986
  • Boomtown Days Festival

    Arts and crafts, food booths, parade and turkey shoot are featured in this festival celebrating Rodessa's past as an oil community.
    Hwy 1
    Rodessa, LA 71069
    318-223-4211
    318-223-4443
    318-465-4053
    Map
  • Brew: A Premier Beer Tasting

    Experience international acclaimed and domestically micro-brewed ales, pilsmers, stouts and more. The beer commoisseur seminar, included, will share helpful tips on how to get the best taste out of your favorite beer.
    101 Crockett St.
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-222-7403
  • Christmas in Roseland

    A fantasy wonderland of lights,eight-footed Christmas cards made bu area students and holiday performances. This 60-acre park is a magical, holiday experience for the family.
    8877 Jefferson-Paige Rd
    I-20 Exit 5 - Follow the Signs
    Greenwood, LA
    318-938-5402
    318-938-5405
  • Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival

    Fireworks festival on Caddo Lake with local entertainment, concessions, clowns, family fun and Santa, who gives a gift to every child. Booths open at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
    11425 LA Hwy 1
    Caddo Lake Park
    Oil City, LA 71061
    318-631-0182
  • Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

    Celebrates popular Mexican holiday.Local mexican fare, chihuahua race, mariachi bands, dancers and more great entertainment. Festival Plaza.
    101 Crockett St
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-734-7062
  • Cork - A Red River Revel Wine Event

    Taste 80 different wines, great jazz, and food from different area restaurants. Festival Plaza.

    101 Crockett St
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-424-4000
    318-226-9559
  • Country Christmas Festival

    The people of Vivian hosts weeklong activities to celebrate Christmas. The big celebration culminates with a parade for the community and visitors.
    100 Front St., PO Box 31
    Vivian, LA 71082
    318-375-5300
    318-375-4692
  • Cross Lake Flotilla

    Music, fun and poker-run on Cross Lake.
    5315 S. Lakeshore Dr.
    American Legion-Post 14
    Shreveport, LA 71109
    318-635-8186
    318-635-8187
  • Dragonboat Festival

    Dragonboat race on the Red River each September. Proceeds will go to educational endeavors in the community.
    318-459-3000
    318-747-3955
  • Heritage and Harvest Tour

    Self-guided driving tour, home tours, churches, cotton gins, country store, museum, and cotton fields. Last Saturday in September.
    Hwy. 3049
    Gilliam, LA 71029
    318-296-4303
    Map
  • Highland Jazz and Blues Festival

    Each November the best local and national musicians converge on Columbia Park for Shreveport's own "party in the park." Great food and local artwork available.
    Columbia Park
    corner of Line Ave. and Columbia
    Shreveport, LA 71105
    318-869-5706
    318-869-5707
  • Holiday in Dixie

    Annual festival celebrating Spring and the Louisiana Purchase. Festival includes a 10-day carnival at Festival Plaza, the Classic Parade through downtown Shreveport, treasure hunt, and live music.
    101 Crockett St
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-865-5555
    318-868-9577
  • Holiday Trail of Lights

    The Holiday Trail of Lights offers millions of lights, fireworks, live entertainment, Christmas musicals and parades. Shreveport-Bossier City, Natchitoches, Minden, Monroe/West Monroe, Alexandria/Pineville all within a one-hour drive of each other, are connected by a short drive on interstate highways.
    318-222-9391
    318-222-0056
  • Hot Jazz on the Red

    The Shreveport Riverfront, will be RED HOT during the annual Hot Jazz on the Red concert series. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, picnic basket or sit with friends at one of our pre-set tables while relaxing on the patio of the Barnwell Garden & Art Center. Cash bar available.

    Hot Jazz on the Red is presented every Thursday, April through May, from 6-8 p.m.

    601 Clyde Fant Pkwy
    at Barnwell Garden & Art Center on the riverfront
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-673-7703
    318-673-7707
  • Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Mardi Paw Parade

    Mardi Gras pet parade sponsored by the animal krewe. All animal are invited to participated. Animal costumes encouraged. Prizes are awarded.

    See the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux's events on ShreveportBossierFunGuide.com
    601 Clyde Fant Pkwy
    Riverview Park
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-752-CATS
    318-752-2287
  • Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade

    Parade featuring floats, bands and more. Some four million beads, doubloons, cups and more are tossed to visitors. Laissez les bon temps router."That means "Let the Good Times Roll" at this annual parade that features good floats, marching bands, dancers, music and millions of mardi gras beads, doubloons, cups and other trinkets.
    Lake St. @ Clyde Fant Pkwy.
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-390-6320
  • Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade

    Large parade featuring large floats, marching bands and millions of throws.
    Lake Street @ Clyde Fant Pkwy.
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-741-9264
  • Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade

    This parade is one of the last parades through the historic highland community. It features floats and some of the most unique throws like a hot dog from the Krewe of Bar-B-Q and yummy moon pies plus millions of beads.
    810 Wilkinson
    Shreveport, LA 71104
    318-861-1132
    318-221-4641
  • Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras Parade

    Sobek was an ancient Egypt god. This parade features some of the most colorful and elaborate costumes of the royal Queens, Kings and Sobek royalty plenty of throws and candy.
    201 Pershing Blvd./Lakeshore Dr.
    Louisiana Fairgrounds
    Shreveport, LA
    318-773-6742
    Map
  • KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival

    Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food, music and fun. Festival Plaza.
    101 Crockett St
    Suite A
    Clyde Fant & RiverView Park
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-861-5800
  • Let The Good Times Roll Festival

    The music, art and food of African American culture are highlighted. The good times just keep coming at this annual festival held the third weekend in June. Old school funkadelic and R&B bands bring a soulful flavor to this party that features great food, arts and crafts, and kid-friendly activities.
    101 Crockett St
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-470-3890
    318-393-7084
  • Louisiana Redbud Festival

    Always the third Saturday in March. 5K run, parade, live music, food and craft booths.
    Vivian Townsquare
    Vivian, LA 71082
    318-375-3893
    N/A
    903-796-4781
  • Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex

    A regional celebration of the carnival season which features parades, balls, and other special events.
    318-677-2500
    Map
  • Mooringsport Fall Fest

    Celebration of the coming fall with food, fun and more. Second weekend in October.
    122 Croom St
    Mooringsport, LA 71060
    318-934-2587
    Map
  • Mudbug Madness Festival

    Memorial Day weekend celebration of Louisiana's Cajun heritage. Boiled crawfish, Cajun/Creole food, great music, children's area, crafts. Festival Plaza.
    101 Crockett St
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-222-7403
    318-222-3731
  • Pioneer Heritage Festival

    Held each September, this all-day festival features arts and crafts, concessions, games, entertainment, parade and contests. Call for dates.
    9359 Greenwood Rd
    Greenwood Town Square
    Greenwood, LA 71033
    318-938-7261
    Map
  • Poke Salad Festival

    The festival is held the 2nd Saturday of each May. There is Pokey Pet Parade, carnival, food, treasure hunt, children's activities, entertainment, and a street dance.
    Pinehill Road
    Blanchard, LA 71009
    318-309-2647
  • Pumpkin Shine on Line

    Family fun, jack-o-lanterns, entertainment, and food. An awesome event celebrating Halloween.
    1100 Southfield Rd

    Shreveport, LA 71106
    318-868-5375
  • Red River Revel Arts Festival

    Hundreds of the country's top artists, craftsmen, entertainers, and culinary masters come together each October for this annual festival of the arts. There is a remarkable variety of food and activities for children at Festival Plaza.
    101 Crockett St
    Suite C
    Festival Plaza
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-424-4000
    318-226-9559
  • Rendezvous on the Red

    The perfect place to double your fun. From music and dining to festivals and exhibits, downtown Shreveport and the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier have something special for everyone in April and May.
    3301 Pershing Blvd.
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-222-9391
    888-458-4748
  • Shreveport Classic Football Game

    Annual display of gridiron skills between two Historical Black Colleges and Universities. The PrairieView A&M Panthers to take on another powerhouse. Held the first Saturday of the State Fair of Louisiana.
    3301 Pershing Blvd
    Shreveport, LA 71109
    (936) 261-9100
  • Shreveport-Bossier "Celebrate Our Beginnings" for Louisiana Bicentennial 2012

    Louisiana celebrating its 200th anniversary of statehood starting April 30, 2012. This year long statewide celebration marks the anniversary of Louisiana’s attainment of statehood as the 18th state in the Union. Visit ShreveportBossierFunGuide.com to find out how Shreveport-Bossier will Celebrate Our Beginnings!

    Shreveport, LA
  • Spring Bloom Celebration

    Each April the American Rose Center celebrates the blooming season. Highlighting the event is a seminar on growing roses and other activities.
    8877 Jefferson-Paige Rd
    I-20 Exit 5- Follow the Signs
    Shreveport, LA 71119
    318-938-5402
    318-938-5405
    ars@hg.org
    Map
  • State Fair of Louisiana

    Every Fall, the State Fair boasts 14 thrilling days of fun for everyone. Free daily circus shows, a midway of more than 60 rides, plenty of games and some of the most unique fair food such as fried kool-aid and fried soda.
    3701 Hudson St
    State Fair Grounds
    Shreveport, LA 71109
    318-635-1361
    318-631-4909
  • Sunflower Trail & Festival

    Festival with crafts, entertainment, food and trail of sunflowers planted along Hwy. 3049 north to Gilliam. First Saturday in June.
    Hwy. 3049
    Downtown Area
    Gilliam, LA 71029
    318-296-4393
    Map
  • Super Derby Festival of Racing

    Horses, trainers, and riders come from around the country to compete at Harrah's Louisiana Downs during the festival, which culminates in the Grade I Super Derby.
    8000 E Texas St
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    318-747-RACE (7223)
  • Twelfth Night Celebration

    Official beginning of Mardi Gras. All area krewes present their Kings, queens and royal counts to the public. Night of great food and entertainment.
    400 Caddo St.
    Shreveport Convention Center
    Shreveport, LA 71101
    318-741-9264
    318-751-8796
  • World Religion Day

    Learn about World Religions from people who live them.
    520 Olive St.
    Shreveport, LA 71104
    318-780-2636
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