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African American Parade
Black history parade. Begins at Municipal Auditorium.
318-635-2923
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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.
318-296-4393
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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!
318-673-6500
Fax: 318-673-6515
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Barksdale Air Show
Annual air show at Barksdale Air Force Base.
318-456-1805
Fax: 318-456-5986
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Benton on the Square History & Folkart Festival
Interactive demonstrations of quilting, soap making and more. Folk music and food. Historical buildings and Heritage Village.
318-965-0798
Fax: 318-965-2619
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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.
318-223-4211
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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.
318-938-5402
Fax: 318-938-5405
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Christmas in Roseland
A fantasy wonderland of lights, holiday scenes and entertainment.
318-938-5402
Fax: 318-938-5405
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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.
318-375-5689
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Celebrates popular Mexican holiday. Music, food, 5K run.
318-688-5553
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Cork . . . A Red River Revel Wine Event
Taste 80 different wines, great jazz, and food from different area restaurants.
318-424-4000
Fax: 318-226-9559
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Country Christmas Festival
Celebrate Christmas with activities such as a 5K run and parade.
318-375-5300
Fax: 318-375-4692
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Cross Lake Flotilla
Music, fun and poker-run on Cross Lake.
318-635-8186
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December on the Red
Shreveport-Bossier celebrates the holiday season with parades, fireworks, lighting and special holiday exhibits throughout the region.
318-226-8884
Fax: 318-429-0647
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Harvest and Heritage Tour
Self-guided driving tour, home tours, churches, cotton gins, country store, museum, and cotton fields. Last Saturday in September.
318-296-4303
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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.
318-865-5555
Fax: 318-868-9577
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Holiday Trail of Lights
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318-222-9391
Fax: 318-222-0056
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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.
318-221-0712
Fax: 318-221-7366
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Krewe of Aesclepius Mardi Gras Parade
Features royalty in colorful costumes on grand floats that parade at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
318-222-8054
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Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras pet parade sponsored by the animal krewe.
318-752-CATS
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Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade
Parade featuring floats, bands and more. Some 4 million beads, doubloons, cups and more are tossed to visitors.
318-677-4222
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Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade
Large parade featuring large floats, marching bands and millions of throws.
318-741-9264
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Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade
Neighborhood Mardi Gras parade with lots of floats and plenty of throws.
318-221-3881
Fax: 318-221-4641
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Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras parade features floats, marching bands and plenty of throws.
318-470-3890
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Let The Good Times Roll Festival
The music, art and food of African American culture are highlighted. Third weekend in June.
318-470-3890
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Louisiana Redbud Festival
5K run, parade, live music, food and craft booths.
318-375-2611
Fax: N/A
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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
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Mudbug Madness Festival
Memorial Day weekend celebration of Louisiana's Cajun heritage. Boiled crawfish, Cajun/Creole food, great music, children's area, crafts.
318-222-7403
Fax: 318-222-3731
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Pioneer Heritage Festival
Held each September, this all-day festival features arts and crafts, concessions, games, entertainment, parade and contests. Call for dates.
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Poke Salad Festival
The festival is held the 2nd Saturday of each May. A parade, craft booths, food, carnival and entertainment are highlights.
318-929-7574
Fax: www.pokesaladfestival.com
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Pumpkin Shine on Line
Family fun, jack-o-lanterns, entertainment, and food.
318-868-5375
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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.
318-424-4000
Fax: 318-226-9559
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Riverblast
Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food, music and fun.
318-222-1212
Fax: 318-677-6702
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Rockets Over the Red
Spectacular fireworks kick off the holidays. Music, games, Santa's train.
318-222-7403
Fax: 318-222-3731
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State Fair of Louisiana
17 thrilling days of family fun & livestock shows.
318-635-1361
Fax: 318-631-4909
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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.
318-747-RACE
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Twelfth Night Celebration
Official beginning of Mardi Gras. All krewes present their royalty.
318-746-0008
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World Religion Day
Learn about World Religions from people who live them.
318-780-2636