Mardi Gras, Shreveport

When is Mardi Gras 2025? Here's what Californians should know as Fat Tuesday approaches
Fat Tuesday is less than a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything Californians need to know about Mardi Gras.
SCHEDULE: Mardi Gras parades in Shreveport
Mardi Gras season is here! Laissez les bon temps rouler! Monday, Feb. 17 Downtown Shreveport 1 p.m. The lineup will start at the corner of Milam and Common streets. The parade will then head west to Hope Street,
Shreveport Mardi Gras Traditions That Are Banned in New Orleans
You will see these things during a Shreveport Mardi Gras parade, but they're banned from parades in New Orleans
New Orleans: Will Mother Nature Rain On Your Mardi Gras Parade?
Time to break out the beads, grab a King cake and stake out your spot for the parades in New Orleans because Mardi Gras is here. But if you’re planning to celebrate in The Big Easy then your parade gear should probably include a rain jacket, boots and an umbrella - because Mother Nature is trying to rain on your Mardi Gras parade.
As Mardi Gras Approaches in New Orleans, Maskers and Parades Take Center Stage
- Maurice Lightfoot, a member of 'The Tramps,' the oldest unit of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a historic New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe, participates in King's Day festivities in New Orleans,
As Mardi Gras goes into full swing, New Orleans security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.
Tractor pulling Mardi Gras float tips over on New Orleans interstate
A Mardi Gras float created a traffic headache Tuesday (Feb. 25) afternoon. A tractor pulling the float was tipped onto its side on US 90 West at the Tchoupitoulas Exit. Two lanes were blocked at 2:30 p.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
New Orleans expects to maintain tourism momentum through Mardi Gras
Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says if you’re going by the numbers, it should still be elbow-to-elbow on the parade route.
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Mardi Gras parades and paddlefish festival: A day of fun at the Shreveport Aquarium
SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras parades are rolling by the aquarium! The Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini parades will be ...
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Shaquille O’Neal, Shaq, Is Coming to Shreveport for Mardi Gras as DJ Diesel
Basketball Hall of Fame star, and former LSU legend, Shaquille O'Neal will be coming to Shreveport deep in the Mardi Gras ...
Centenary hosting Mardi Gras party for Krewe of Highland parade
The Krewe of Highland parade is coming up Sunday, March 2, and Centenary College is hosting a special neighborhood party for paradegoers.
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Krewe of Harambee set to roll through downtown Shreveport Monday afternoon
The group formed the Krewe of Harambee, the first African American krewe in Shreveport. Mardi Gras season in the ArkLaTex is in full swing and there are parties and parades for everyone.
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Longtime Spanish Town parade and Shenandoah, in its second run, share the Mardi Gras spirit
This is the tale of two very different processions. Are you heading to one of these Baton Rouge parades on Saturday?
Shreveport police making last-minute safety preps ahead of Krewe of Centaur parade
The Shreveport Police Department is preparing for the 34th annual Krewe of Centaur parade on Saturday, Feb. 22.
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One Southeastern Louisiana Mardi Gras parade canceled, another rescheduled due to weather
The two parades were scheduled to roll on Sunday. Here's how to check the weather forecast for all parade days in the area.
5 Mardi Gras events you don’t want to miss in Hampton Roads
Mardi Gras is the culmination of Carnival season, and this year it lands on March 4. In Hampton Roads, most celebrations will ...