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Mardi Gras in Shreveport and Bossier City

Let’s Mardi Gras, Y’all! Shreveport-Bossier throws the best family-friendly Mardi Gras in Louisiana! Whether you’re catching beads at a parade, tapping your feet to a second-line band, or digging into a king cake with your crew, good times are waiting around every corner in Shreveport-Bossier.

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Here are three easy ways to plan your Mardi Gras nearcation:

Woman celebrating Mardi Gras with mask, boa and Mardi Gras beads

Mardi Gras Itinerary: Parade Through Shreveport-Bossier

Plan your upcoming Mardi Gras adventure with help from this festive itinerary featuring recommendations on accommodations, restaurants, things to do, and lagniappe.

Woman celebrating at a Mardi Gras parade in a crowd, holding Mardi Gras beads

Browse Upcoming Mardi Gras Events

Experience Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier by attending the grand bals of local krewes, yelling "Throw Me Something, Mister!" for unique throws at parades, and shopping for souvenirs at makers fairs...

Dine at Black-Owned Restaurants in the SBC

Shreveport-Bossier is home to many dynamic, Black-owned food businesses. No matter where you choose to dine, you are in for a special treat.

In 2022, Shreveport-Bossier will be back to its regular schedule of parties, bals and parades. Plan ahead for these dates:

Twelfth Night

January 6, 2022

Krewe of Sobek Parade

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Click here to download the Krewe of Sobek Parade Route Map

Krewe of Harambee MLK Day Parade

Monday, January 17, 2022

Click here to download the Krewe of Harambee Parade Route Map

African American History Parade

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Krewe of Centaur Parade

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Click here to download the Krewe of Centaur Parade Route Map

Krewe of Gemini Parade

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Click here to download the Krewe of Gemini Parade Route Map

Krewe of Highland Parade

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Click here to download the Krewe of Highland Parade Route Map

Mardi Gras 2022

Tuesday, March 1, 2022