Weekend Events for Shreveport and Bossier City Feb 21-23

What’s going on across Shreveport and Bossier City this weekend? Mardi Gras is in full swing this weekend and there are a few parades you may want to hit with friends and family. Whether you’re looking to see a one of country music’s biggest stars or want to entertained by Hypnotist Thom Kaz we’ve got you covered in Kiss Country!

Krewe of Centaur Float Loading Party: Friday, 5:30 pm at the Krewe of Centaur Den. Free to the Public. Food and drink available for purchase. (more)

Thom Kaz’s- Hypnaughty Margaritaville: The comic hypnotist and his show “Hypnaughty” is playing again at Margaritaville this Friday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m. (more)

Benton Elementary and Bossier Schools to Host Youth Archery Tournament: The Bossier Civic Center will be in the crosshairs between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, February 22, when more than 200 youth from Louisiana and Arkansas shoot for the bulls-eye and bragging rights. (more)

Krewe of Centaur Parade: The first major parade of the Mardi Gras season in North Louisiana this Saturday. Rain or shine the Krewe of Centaur will roll at 4:30 p.m. from downtown Shreveport on Clyde Fant Parkway at Lake Street. (more)

Martina McBride: Horseshoe Riverdome Sat Feb 22 Martina McBride has been called the "Celine Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range.McBride has recorded a total of eleven studio albums, one greatest hits compilation, one "live" album, a Christmas compilation, as well as two additional compilation albums. (more)

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade: RiverView Park. All animals are invited to participate. Animal costumes encouraged. Prizes are awarded. Pet registration is $10-20. Free for spectators. Activities begin at 1:30 p.m. The Parade walks at 3:00 p.m. (more)

New movies opening today: The two action flicks you may want to catch if you’re not downtown at Mardi Gras include Kevin Costner's spy movie "3 Days to Kill". It’s up against "Pompeii". (more)