16. Krewe Of Centaur Parade
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: The date of this parade varies with the day of Mardi Gras but is usually held two Saturdays before Fat Tuesday. Come experience Mardi Gras, northwest Louisiana style. Bring a bag to carry home all your throws. The most fun you will ever have for free. The parade starts on Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport in front of Sci-Port. It travels down the parkway, turns right onto Shreveport–Barksdale Boulevard then left onto East Kings Highway, and terminates at Preston Drive. While the parade starts at 4 p.m., you may want to find a place to park off the parade route and grab a spot at least one hour in advance. Free admission.
17. Krewe Of Gemini Parade
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: This parade full of floats, bands, and great throws occurs on the Sat before Mardi Gras day. It follows the same route as the Krewe of Centaur parade. Locals debate which one of these parades is the grander; you will need to attend both to voice an informed opinion, but be forewarned: each year these parades grow in both size and spectacle. The parade starts at 4 p.m. Free admission.
18. Krewe Of Highland Bal Masque
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (318) 560-7171
Address: 3101 Fairfield Blvd.
Description: If you love the quirky, fun, and eclectic, then put on formal attire or a costume, find a mask, and call to make reservations to attend this wonderful event that celebrates the rich heritage and diversity of the Shreveport neighborhood known as Highland. The bal starts at 7 p.m.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
20. Easter Egg Hunt And Children’S Fair
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (318) 673-7727
Address: 3901 Fairfield Ave.
Description: While this fair is designed for children 12 years of age and younger, the entire family is invited to attend. Over 3,000 plastic eggs, each containing a surprise, are hidden throughout the park. In addition, there is a space walk in which the kids can jump for hours, live entertainment, games, relay races, and a visit by the Easter Bunny.
21. Louisiana Red Bud Festival
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: On the third weekend of March, Vivian, a quaint town located north of Shreveport on LA 1, hosts the Louisiana Red Bud Festival. When these popular trees burst into bloom, their pinkish-purple color announces the end of winter and provides yet another reason to celebrate. Events include a red bud photo contest, a parade, food, clowns, crafts, a pet contest, and a chili cook-off. A great family event. Free admission.
22. Cork: A Red River Revel Wine Event
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: This one-day event celebrates the joy of the grape while raising money for the Red River Revel, one of the largest festivals held each year. Tickets can be purchased online for both the afternoon of wine tasting with wine seminars offered and the premiere wine dinner. So come support a good cause and experience the substance that the ancient Greeks and Romans thought pleased the gods and humans alike.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
24. Ark-La-Tex Jazz And Gumbo Music Festival
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: The name says it all: hot gumbo and cool jazz, held on the weekend of Mother’s Day. Think you can out-eat everybody else in your share of gumbo? Then enter the contest and see if you can take home the prize.
25. Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: This two-day event, usually occurring during the second weekend in May, can attract more than 180,000 spectators. When you are not busy looking at the stationary craft, gaze upward to watch groups like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels or the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform. Greg Pole’s flying antics will certainly provide a thrill, as will all the other performers. Some vintage birds will also make an appearance. And have your photograph taken while seated in the cockpit of an aircraft. Free parking, free admission. All persons subject to a security check. Enter through the West Gate, located on Barksdale Boulevard.
26. Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (318) 682-4222
Description: Buenos días señor/señora/señorita! Come celebrate Hispanic culture with food, song, dance, and art. Never saw a Chihuahua dog race? Venga a vermos! (Come see us!) Music styles include mariachi, salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and reggaeton. A children’s activity area will introduce its participants to the riches of this culture in a fun and interactive manner. A 5-K walk/run is also affiliated with the fiesta. Proceeds from this event allow Latinos Unidos Del Norte Louisiana to offer higher education scholarships to individuals of Hispanic decent while enhancing cultural awareness and community involvement.
27. Greek And More Festival
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (318) 222-5225
Address: 1719 Creswell Ave.
Description: Welcome to the land of the Greeks, both ancient and modern. This mid-month event features dancers, music, and incredible food, wine, and beer. Take a tour of the church and learn the basics about one of the oldest forms of Christianity. Before long you will be dancing the Zorba with 10 new best friends. A unique and fun festival, to say the least.
28. Gusher Days
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Description: A late spring festival, culminating on the third Sat of the month, remembering the history of this town, whose population once skyrocketed when oil was first discovered over 100 years ago. A treasure hunt, pet parade, and street dance lead up to the big day, when the carnival itself begins, with games, food, a parade, and lawn mower racing. A quick trip (22 miles) from Shreveport: drive north on LA 1 to the intersection of LA 538 and take a right.
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals