Shreveport - Bossier, Louisiana's Other Side

Post-season college football bowl game featuring teams from the ACC and Mountain West Conferences. Played in late December.

Black history parade. Begins at Municipal Auditorium. First weekend in February.

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.

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.

Arts and crafts, food booths, parade and turkey shoot are featured in this festival celebrating Rodessa's past as an oil community.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrates popular Mexican holiday.Local mexican fare, chihuahua race, mariachi bands, dancers and more great entertainment. Festival Plaza.

The people of Vivian hosts weeklong activities to celebrate Christmas. The big celebration culminates with a parade for the community and visitors.

Music, fun and poker-run on Cross Lake.

Dragonboat race on the Red River each September. Proceeds will go to educational endeavors in the community.

Self-guided driving tour, home tours, churches, cotton gins, country store, museum, and cotton fields. Last Saturday in September.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Large parade featuring large floats, marching bands and millions of throws.

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.

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.

Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food, music and fun. Festival Plaza.

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.

Always the third Saturday in March. 5K run, parade, live music, food and craft booths.

A regional celebration of the carnival season which features parades, balls, and other special events.

Celebration of the coming fall with food, fun and more. Second weekend in October.

Memorial Day weekend celebration of Louisiana's Cajun heritage. Boiled crawfish, Cajun/Creole food, great music, children's area, crafts. Festival Plaza.

Held each September, this all-day festival features arts and crafts, concessions, games, entertainment, parade and contests. Call for dates.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Each April the American Rose Center celebrates the blooming season. Highlighting the event is a seminar on growing roses and other activities.

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.

Festival with crafts, entertainment, food and trail of sunflowers planted along Hwy. 3049 north to Gilliam. First Saturday in June.

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.

Official beginning of Mardi Gras. All area krewes present their Kings, queens and royal counts to the public. Night of great food and entertainment.

Learn about World Religions from people who live them.