Mardi Gras season is almost here and kicks off Saturday, January 3rd with 12th Night, an event presented in conjunction by the Krewes of Centaur and Gemini at the Bossier Civic Center!

You don't have to be a member of a krewe to participate in many of these events, so if you've ever thought of getting involved, come on out! Mardi Gras activities and parades represent a significant economic impact in our community with tons of hours of community service and philantropy as an added bonus. Mardi Gras isn't all about partying, but then again, who's opposed to having fun?!?!?

Event DateFunctionLocationInfo
1/2/2015Centaur Royalty MixerCentaur Events Building, 948 North Market, Shreveport6:30 PM; Cash Bar; Dinner Served; Mardi Gras jackets or casual attire; sashes and tiaraa
1/3/2015Mardi Gras MassSt. Pius, 4300 N. Market St., Shreveport LA 711079:00 AM
1/3/2015Loblobby 12th Night LuncheonTBA2:00 - 4:00 PM; followed by Red River Cruise party to announce opening of the season
1/3/201512th Night PartyBossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City LA 711118:00 PM Presentation of Royalty; Tickets $40; Drink cups $10; 21 and over only
1/3/2015Dionysos 12th Night PartyKnights of Columbus Hall, NatchitochesTBD
1/9/2015Les Femmes Mystique BalDiamond Jacks, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd, Bossier City, LA 711116:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $75 before 12/26/14, $100 thereafter; Cash bar; Heavy horsd'ourves; Black tie
1/10/2015Atlas BalShreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 711016:30 PM Doors open; 7:30 PM Tableau; Tickets $70; Black tie
1/11/2015Barkus & Meoux Jazz BrunchTBDTBD
1/16/2015Justinian BalHorseshoe RiverdomeTBD
1/16/2015Sobek BalShreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 711016:00 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau
1/17/2015Sobek Parade
1/17/2015Artemis BalSpringhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr., Springhill LA 710756:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Dinner, 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $50; BYOB; Semi Formal attire.
1/18/2015King's Rehearsal DinnerWoman's Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport LA 711016:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1/19/2015Harambee MLK BreakfastPetroleum Club8:00 AM; Tickets $15
1/19/2015Harambee MLK ParadeDowntown Shreveport1:00 PM
1/23/2015Elders BalTBDTBD
1/24/2015Centaur BalShreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 711016:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Dinner, 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $80 until 1/15/15, $85 thereafter; Black tie; Cash bar; Music "Side FX"
1/24/2014Minden Mardi Gras ParadeMinden Historic District through Downtown Minden5:00 PM
1/24/2014Springhill Mardi Gras Parade11:00 AM
1/30/2015Aesclepius BalTBDTBD
1/30/2015Akewa BalTBDTBD
1/31/2015Woman's Dept. Club802 Margaret Place, Shreveport LA 7110111:30 AM
1/31/2015Gemini BalShreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 711016:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $80; Open Bar; Breakfast at 11:00 PM; Black tie
1/31/2015Dionysos BalTBDTBD
2/1/2015Barkus & Meoux Royalty RaffleTBDTBD
2/6/2015Benton Elementary562 Hwy 162, Benton LA 71006Parade
2/6/2015Centaur Float Loading
2/6/2015Des Ambassaduers BalDiamond Jacks Crowne Ballroom, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd, Bossier City, LA 711116:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $75; Cash bar; Heavy horsd'ourves; Black tie
2/7/2015Centaur Parade
2/7/2015Harambee BalHorseshoe Riverdome7:00 PM; Tickets $75; Formal or African attire
2/8/2015Barkus & Meoux Pet ParadeTBDTBD
2/13/2014Eden Gardens626 Eden Blvd., Shreveport LA 7110610:00 AM; 3rd Grade Louisiana Learning Carnival (Group of 60-80; ages 8-10)
2/13/2015Gemini Float LoadingTBD
2/13/2015Highland BalTBDTBD
2/13/2015Dionysos Float LoadingTBDTBD
2/14/2015Gemini Parade
2/14/2015Dionysos Parade
2/15/2015Highland Parade
2/17/2015Fat Tuesday
2/17/2015Aesclepius Childrens Parade
2/17/2015Aesclepius Bridge Closing Ceremony

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