Our Top 11 Shreveport/Bossier City Weekend Events Friday, January 12 – Sunday, January 14
Mardi Gras season is in full swing with multiple events this weekend, plus you can satisfy your taste buds at the 'Taste of Blanchard' and see Keith Sweat live!
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Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch
Join the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux this Sunday at Eldorado Casino from 12pm until 3pm for their annual Jazz Brunch! Get ready to sip on some mimosas while the krewe presents their royalty and entertainment with a fantastic silent auction!
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Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal
Friday night, Harrah's Louisiana Downs is the place to be! Dress is black tie for Akewa's Tableau and tickets are $60. Don't miss out on the gorgeous pearl necklace they'll be raffling off as well!
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Krewe of Sobek Grand Bal
The mighty Krewe of Sobek will be taking their 'Sports Mania' themed Grand Bal to the Shreveport Convention Center this Friday night. Doors open at 6pm with the presentation of royalty at 8pm. Tickets are $80 and it's black tie. You don't want to miss these costumes!
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Krewe of Artemis-Springhill Grand Bal XVI
The Krewe of Artemis Springhill will once again be taking over the Springhill Civic Center Saturday night for their big night, including an indoor, golf cart parade! Doors open at 6:30pm with tableau at 7:30pm. Tickets are $60 and dress is black tie. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Krewe of Sobek Parade
The Krewe of Sobek will host the first parade of the Mardi Gras season this Saturday at Fair Grounds Field in Shreveport starting at 1pm. This is your first chance of the year to replenish your Mardi Gras cup collection!
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Krewe de les Femmes Mystique Grand Bal
The all-female Krewe de les Femmes Mystique will hold court Saturday night at the Shreveport Convention Center with dueling DJs! Doors open at 6:30pm with tableau at 7:30PM. The event features a dinner buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $80 and dress is formal.
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Keith Sweat
Friday night starting at 8pm, Keith Sweat is going to get it 'Twisted' at DiamondJacks! This show is sold out.
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Krewe of Harambee Float Loading Party and Pig Roast
The Krewe of Harambee is hosting their float loading party and pig roast ahead of their parade Monday, this Sunday from 4-10pm at their den, 1049 Grimmett Drive in Shreveport. Admission is free. Harambee's parade with take place Monday in downtown Shreveport at 1pm starting at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
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First Annual Parti Gras Bal
This Saturday from 8pm-12am, head to the Silver Lake Ballroom in downtown Shreveport for the first annual Parti Gras Bal. This year's theme is all things 80's, so break out your parachute pants and your Swatch watch and get ready to dance the night away to The Molly Ringwalds! Tickets are $55. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, Louisiana Association for the Blind and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.
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Taste of Blanchard 2018
Head to Northwood High School in Blanchard this Saturday from 9am-3:30pm to sample tons of great food and brouse vendors from all over the area!
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Pucks and Prayers with the Mudbugs
Join the Mudbugs tonight night for Pucks and Prayers with special guest Mike Fisher, formerly of the Nashville Predators and Carrie Underwood’s husband. Mike will speak from 5:30-6:60pm about faith, family and leadership before the Mudbugs take the ice at 7:11pm vs. the Topeka RoadRunners.