Festivals & Annual Events

• African American Parade

  Black history parade. Begins at Municipal Auditorium. 705 Elvis Presley Ave
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-635-2923

• Annual Sunflower Trail & Festival

  Festival with crafts, entertainment, food and trail of sunflowers planted along Hwy. 3049 north to Gilliam. Always last Saturday in June. Hwy. 3049
  Gilliam, Belcher and Dixie
  Gilliam, LA 71029 318-296-4393

• ARTBREAK

  Each May, ARTBREAK features Caddo and Bossier Parish students in juried exhibits 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 road race. Admission is free! 800 Snow St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-6500
  Fax: 318-673-6515 artbreak@shrevearts.org www.shrevearts.org

• Barksdale Air Show

  Annual air show at Barksdale Air Force Base. 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office
  Barksdale Air Force Base
  BAFB, LA 71110 318-456-1805
  Fax: 318-456-5986 www.barksdaleafbairshow.com

• Benton on the Square History & Folkart Festival

  Interactive demonstrations of quilting, soap making and more. Folk music and food. Historical buildings and Heritage Village. 414 Sibley St
  Benton, LA 71006 318-965-0798
  Fax: 318-965-2619 bentononsquare@bellsouth.net

• Boomtown Days Festival

  Arts and crafts, food booths, parade and turkey shoot are featured in this festival celebrating Rodessa's past as an oil industry in Louisiana. Hwy 1
  Rodessa, LA 71069 318-223-4211

• Celebration of Spring Bloom

  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
  Shreveport, LA 71119 318-938-5402
  Fax: 318-938-5405 ars@ars.org www.ars.org/ARC/gardens.htm

• Christmas in Roseland

  A fantasy wonderland of lights, holiday scenes and entertainment. 8877 Jefferson-Paige Rd
  Shreveport, LA 71119 318-938-5402
  Fax: 318-938-5405 ars@ars.org www.ars.org/ARC/gardens.htm

• Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival

  Fireworks festival on Caddo Lake with local entertainment, concessions and Santa. Booths open, 3 p.m. Fireworks, 6:30 p.m. 11425 LA Hwy 1
  Oil City, LA 71061 318-375-5689

• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

  Celebrates popular Mexican holiday. Music, food, 5K run. 101 Crockett St.
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-688-5553 info@louisianalulac.org www.louisianalulac.org

• Cork . . . A Red River Revel Wine Event

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

  101 Crockett St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-4000
  Fax: 318-226-9559 rrr@redriverrevel.com www.corkwinefestival.com/

• Country Christmas Festival

  Celebrate Christmas with activities such as a 5K run and parade. 100 Front St
  Vivian, LA 71082 318-375-5300
  Fax: 318-375-4692 www.vivian.la.us

• 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 www.lowemcfarlanehost14@comcast.net

• December on the Red

  Shreveport-Bossier celebrates the holiday season with parades, fireworks, lighting and special holiday exhibits throughout the region. 629 Spring St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-226-8884
  Fax: 318-429-0647 www.decemberonthered.org

• Harvest and Heritage 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

• 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, block parties, and special events for families and individuals alike. 101 Crockett St
  Festival Plaza
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-865-5555
  Fax: 318-868-9577 doodah@holidayindixie.com www.holidayindixie.org

• Holiday Trail of Lights

  . 318-222-9391
  Fax: 318-222-0056 info@holidaytrailoflights.org www.holidaytrailoflights.com

• Independence Bowl

  Post-season college football bowl game featuring teams from the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences. Tickets are available for as little as $30. Played in late December. For tickets call 888-414-2695 or 318-221-0712. Mailing address is 401 Market St., Ste 120, Shreveport, LA 71101. 3301 Pershing Blvd
  I-20 Exit at Jewella Ave
  Shreveport, LA 71166 318-221-0712
  Fax: 318-221-7366 indybowl@independencebowl.org www.independencebowl.org

• Krewe of Aesclepius Mardi Gras Parade

  Features royalty in colorful costumes on grand floats that parade at the Louisiana Boardwalk. 540 Boardwalk Blvd
  Bossier City, LA 71111 318-222-8054 www.kreweofaesclepius.com

• Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Mardi Gras Parade

  Mardi Gras pet parade sponsored by the animal krewe. Clyde Fant Pkwy at Crockett St
  Riverview Park
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-752-CATS animalkrewe@yahoo.com www.animalkrewe.org

• Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade

  Parade featuring floats, bands and more. Some 4 million beads, doubloons, cups and more are tossed to visitors. 101 Crockett St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-677-4222 captain@kreweofcentaur.org www.kreweofcentaur.org

• Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade

  Large parade featuring large floats, marching bands and millions of throws. 2101 East Texas St.
  Bossier City, LA 71111 318-741-9264 info@kreweofgemini.com www.kreweofgemini.com

• Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade

  Neighborhood Mardi Gras parade with lots of floats and plenty of throws. 4756 Carolyn Ln
  Shreveport, LA 71105 318-221-3881
  Fax: 318-221-4641 www.thekreweofhighland.org

• Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras Parade

  Mardi Gras parade features floats, marching bands and plenty of throws. P.O. Box 3215
  Shreveport, LA 71133 318-470-3890

• Let The Good Times Roll Festival

  The music, art and food of African American culture are highlighted. Third weekend in June. 101 Crockett St
  Festival Plaza
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-470-3890 rhoomega.com

• Louisiana Redbud Festival

  5K run, parade, live music, food and craft booths. 111 W Alabama St
  Vivian, LA 71082 318-375-2611
  Fax: N/A

• 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

• Mudbug Madness Festival

  Memorial Day weekend celebration of Louisiana's Cajun heritage. Boiled crawfish, Cajun/Creole food, great music, children's area, crafts. 101 Crockett St
  Festival Plaza
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7403
  Fax: 318-222-3731 mbacon@downtownshreveport.com www.mudbugmadness.com

• 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
  Town Square
  Greenwood, LA 71033

• Poke Salad Festival

  The festival is held the 2nd Saturday of each May. A parade, craft booths, food, carnival and entertainment are highlights. 110 Main St
  Blanchard, LA 71009 318-929-7574
  Fax: www.pokesaladfestival.com

• Pumpkin Shine on Line

  Family fun, jack-o-lanterns, entertainment, and food. 1100 Southfield Rd
  
  Shreveport, LA 71106 318-868-5375 www.southfield-school.org

• 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. 101 Crockett St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-4000
  Fax: 318-226-9559 rrr@redriverrevel.com www.redriverrevel.com

• Riverblast

  Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food, music and fun. 101 Crockett St
  Festival Plaza & RiverView Park
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-1212
  Fax: 318-677-6702 www.ksla.com

• Rockets Over the Red

  Spectacular fireworks kick off the holidays. Music, games, Santa's train. 101 Crockett St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-7403
  Fax: 318-222-3731 www.downtownshreveport.com/rockets_over_the_red.htm

• State Fair of Louisiana

  17 thrilling days of family fun & livestock shows. 3701 Hudson St
  Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-1361
  Fax: 318-631-4909 info@statefairoflouisiana.com www.statefairoflouisiana.com

• 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 www.ladowns.com

• Twelfth Night Celebration

  Official beginning of Mardi Gras. All krewes present their royalty. 318-746-0008

• World Religion Day

  Learn about World Religions from people who live them. 520 Olive St.
  Shreveport, LA 71104 318-780-2636 jmit99@gmail.com www.worldreligiondayshreveportbossier.org

Event Venues

• American Rose Center's Klima Rose Hall

  The visitor center includes multiple conference and reception areas, a gift shop, a catering kitchen and bride's room, as well as display and library areas. 8877 Jefferson-Paige Rd
  Shreveport, LA 71119 318-938-5402
  Fax: 318-938-5405 ars@ars.org www.ars.org/ARC/gardens.htm

• Barnwell Garden & Art Center

  An art and garden center with a domed botanical garden conservatory and fragrance garden for the visually impaired. Also features a Louisiana Craft Guild gift shop.. 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-7703
  Fax: 318-673-7707 webmaster@barnwellcenter.com www.barnwellcenter.com

• Bossier Civic Center

  Meeting space, banquet hall, open exhibit space, in-house decorating for trade shows, and full service catering kitchen. 620 Benton Rd
  PO Box 5337
  Bossier City, LA 71111 318-741-8900
  Fax: 318-741-8910 www.bossiercity.org

• CenturyTel Center

  Exciting entertainment including hockey, af2 football, concerts, ice skating, rodeos, family shows, and more! This facility seats up to 14,000 and offers comfortable cushioned seating and free parking. Tickets available at the CenturyTel Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 318-741-9700 or online at www.ticketmaster.com 2000 CenturyTel Center Dr
  Bossier City, LA 71112 318-747-2501
  Fax: 318-747-2505 info@centurytelcenter.com www.centurytelcenter.com

• Dorothy Elston Alford Memorial Library

  Library with high-speed wireless Internet access. 116 W. McKinley Av.
  Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-0196
  Fax: 318-949-1351 www.bossierlibrary.org/branches/haughton/index.html

• Fairgrounds Field

  Call for rental information.
  2901 Pershing Blvd.
  Shreveport, LA 71109 318-636-5555 www.shreveportsports.com

• Festival Plaza

  Festival site in excellent location in walking distance of riverfront and downtown activities, including casinos, the Red River District and Sci-Port Louisiana Science Center. Includes parking, a main gateway, streetscapings, pedestrian walkways, permanent bathrooms, stages, and concession stands. 101 Crockett St
  Downtown at Crockett and Spring Street
  Shreveport, 71101 318-673-5100 www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/spar/CityFacilities/FestivalPlaza.htm

• Henry L. Aulds, Jr. South Bossier Library

  Meeting room for public meetings of a civic, cultural, or educational character, or for use by non-profit, lawful, non-commercial purposes. Internet access, typewriter, WiFi, 16 computers, and copy machine. 3950 Wayne Ave.
  Bossier City, LA 71111 318-742-2337 eharbour@state.lib.la.us www.bossierlibrary.org/branches/aulds/

• Hilton Hotel Shreveport

  313 elegant guest rooms with luxurious bedding. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. 104 Market St.
  Connected to Shreveport Convention Center
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-698-0900
  Fax: 318-698-0515 www.shreveport.hilton.com

• Hirsch Coliseum

  Seats 8,500 for basketball, 10,300 for concerts, 5 meeting rooms, 4 dressing rooms, over 28,000 square feet of arena floor with a ceiling 90 feet high. 3701 Hudson St
  Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-1361
  Fax: 318-631-4909 info@statefairoflouisiana.com www.statefairoflouisiana.com

• Independence Stadium

  . 3301Pershing Blvd.
  Shreveport, LA 71109 318-673-5115
  Fax: 318-673-5105 www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/spar/CityFacilities/Independencestadium.htm

• Olde Oaks Golf Club

  Clubhouse is perfect for parties, reunions, dinners, banquets, receptions and more.
  60 Golf Club Dr
  Haughton, LA 71037 318-742-0333
  Fax: 318-742-0412 cc26delsol@aol.com www.oldeoaksgolf.com

• Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club Inc.

  Private club that offers tennis, swimming and a restaurant.
  578 Spring Lake Dr.
  Shreveport, LA 71106 318-865-4625
  Fax: 318-868-9024 office@pierremontoaks.com www.pierremontoaks.com

• R. W. Norton Art Gallery

  Museum of American & European art spanning four centuries, art of American West by Frederic Remington & Charles Russell. 4747 Creswell Ave
  Shreveport, LA 71106 www.rwnaf.org

• Randle T. Moore Center

  Former private residence is now available for meetings, weddings, receptions and more. 3101 Fairfield Ave
  Shreveport, LA 71104 318-673-7817
  Fax: 318-673-6423 www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/spar/parks/communitycenters.asp?facility_id=5

• Rita Sanders Keoun Memorial Library

  Bossier Parish Library. Meeting space available.
  208 E. Mary Lee St.
  Plain Dealing, LA 71064 318-326-4233 www.bossierlibrary.org/branches/plain_dealing/index.html

• Scottish Rite Cathedral

  Auditorium with stage, reception and meeting rooms. The interior with its ornate theater and social hall is elegant. 725 Cotton St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-9713
  Fax: 318-226-0843 sratkinson@bellsouth.net www.shreveportscottishrite.com

• Shreveport Convention Center

  Multi-purpose, state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate any event, from major conventions and trade shows to intimate gatherings such as wedding receptions and banquets. More than 350,000 square feet of meeting space that can be tailored to any group and it's needs. Hilton Hotel Shreveport is connected to the convention center and offers overflow meeting space. 400 Caddo St.
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-841-4000
  Fax: 318-841-4040 dfoshee@shreveportcenter.com www.shreveportcenter.com

• Shreveport Harley Davidson

  Meeting space available.
  805 Brookhollow Dr.
  Shreveport, LA 71105 318-798-1064
  Fax: 318-797-8922 webmaster@shreveportharley.com www.shreveportharley.com

• Shreveport RiverView Hall

  Accommodates many types of events. 16,200 square feet of exhibit space, theater-style seating for 2,000, banquet seating for 1,200, fully equipped banquet kitchen, exhibit booths. Located on riverfront in downtown and entertainment district. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-5100
  Fax: 318-673-5105 www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/spar/CityFacilities/RiverHall.htm

• Shreveport Riverview Theatre

  Premier performing arts venue in the riverfront/downtown entertainment district. Host to the regular season performances of the Shreveport Symphony, Shreveport Opera and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. Touring children's plays, concerts, comedy performances and more. Seats 1,737 in the theatre. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-5100
  Fax: 318-673-5105 ronnie.hammond@ci.shreveport.la.us www.ci.shreveport.la.us/dept/spar/CityFacilities/RiverHall.htm

• Silver Lake Ballroom

  Elegant event space in downtown Shreveport. 3 meeting and event rooms, 6,000 square feet of flexible event space, free parking and more. 900 Market St
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-426-3066
  Fax: 318-222-6063 marthafrice@aol.com www.silverlakeballroom.com

• Woman's Department Club

  Grand manner and easy elegance in a landmark building with modern conveniences. 802 Margaret Pl
  Shreveport, LA 71101 318-222-4186
  Fax: 318-222-4186 wdc@wdcos.org wdcos.org/