Mardi Gras
JAN. 28: KREWE OF ELDERS GRANDE BAL, entertainment
provided by Ambush, BYOB, set-ups provided, black tie optional, buffet
dinner, open to public. $55 members, $65 non-members. Info: 631-8865 or
752-9175. Doors open 6 p.m. at Events on the Red located at 2000 Reeves
Marine Drive, Bossier City. www.thekreweofelders.wix.com/home.
JAN. 29: BARKUS AND MEOUX JAZZ BRUNCH, $60 non-members, $50 members. 11:30 a.m. Eldorado Resort Casino, 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.barkusandmeaoux.org or call 549-3266.
FEB. 4: KREWE OF CENTAUR GRAND BAL XXVI, The
annual krewe bal will feature music from Mayday by Midnight. Black tie.
Mask recommended. $80. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Tableaux begins at 8
p.m.; breakfast served at 9:45 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400
Caddo Street, Shreveport. Visitwww.kreweofcentaur.org.
FEB. 17: KREWE OF CENTAUR FLOAT LOADING PARTY, See
the floats up close and meet krewe royalty as they prepare for the
parade the following day. Free. 6-9 p.m. Krewe of Centaur Den, 948 North
Market Street, Shreveport. Call 222-9391.
FEB. 18: RED RIVER MARDI GRAS BASH, is
an exclusive tent party for visiting groups during the Krewe of Centaur
Parade. Admission includes access to a private tent with live music,
Creole and Cajun food, behind the scene experience and more.
For groups of 10 or more. $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Call
800-551-8682.
FEB. 18: KREWE OF CENTAUR PARADE, This
annual Mardi Gras parade features masked revelers on floats and
marchers tossing beads, toys and other goodies. Family zones are
available along the route. 4:30 p.m.The parade starts on the corner of
Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway and ends on the corner of East Kings
Highway and East Preston Street. Visit www.kreweofcentaur.com.
FEB. 19: KREWE OF BARKUS AND MEOUX PET PARADE, This
family- and pet-friendly parade features vendors as well as
facepainting, animal adoption and much more. $1. 12-4 p.m. 2000 Reeves
Marine Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.barkusandmeaoux.org or call 549-3266.
FEB. 25: KREWE OF GEMINI, The
first parading Krewe in Shreveport-Bossier will feature revelers on
floats and marchers tossing beads, toys and other goodies. Family zones
are available along the route. 4 p.m. The parade starts on the corner of
Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway and ends on the corner of East Kings
Highway and East Preston Street. Visit www.kreweofgemini.com.
FEB. 26: KREWE OF HIGHLAND PARADE, one of Shreveport’s most eccentric parades with a variety of throws including hot dogs, moon pies and beads. 1 p.m. The parade begins at Gilbert Drive and Ockley Drive. Visit www.thekreweofhighland.org.