Month: January 2024

Find It All in Downtown Shreveport! Mardi Gras, King Cake, Movies and More! The 37th annual African American History Month Parade rolls through Downtown Shreveport on Saturday. The parade features local bands, dance troupes, colorful floats, and participants from youth groups, colleges, military units, scouts, horseback riders, and more. When: Saturday, February 1, 11:00 am Where: […]

Architect and entrepreneur Jason Cram (Vintage Design Group LLC) is wowing new tenants to his renovated property at 427-429 Crockett Street.  Only 1500 square feet of retail space remains available.  To check out the space, contact Jason at 318-990-9029.  Retail anchors include the Glass Hat Café, On Set Studios, and Crockett Street Trading Company.  The […]

An intriguing exhibition opens at artspace, 708 Texas, January 26, 5 pm – 8 pm.   “This multidisciplinary art exhibition, which runs through March 16, 2024, provides a unique perspective presented by three female immigrant artists.  “The artists present their works through various interdisciplinary practices, including installation art, paintings, sculptures, prints, and video art.” You will […]

Her Voice. His Vision. Their Story After catching the opening exhibition at artspace January 26, make your way to just a few blocks away at the Strand Theatre for the 7:30 pm On Your Feet – The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. Tickets are $89, $65, $47 and $30 (students) and are available through […]

If you love cool space, if you want to be in the center of it all downtown, and if you want to be very close to great food and coffee (as in Rhino Coffee), then you’ll want to check out the commercial Open House on January 31, 2024 from 2 pm – 7 pm at […]

DDA has a Lighting Improvement Micro Grant Program for downtown businesses.  Grants are available at $2000 to install exterior lighting to enhance pedestrian safety.  Applicants are not required to provide matching funds but must agree to keep the lighting on from dusk to dawn.  Derek Simmons of C & C Mercantile & Lighting helps with […]

Robinson Film Center’s (RFC) renovations in Abby Singer’s Bistro are almost complete with the expected reopening in February.  You don’t have to wait until the reveal to enjoy your favorite entrees.  Lunch and dinner service is currently available in the event space. (FYI: The Bistro will be closed on Jan 26 and reopen with dinner […]

For more information on where to go, what to do, grab something fabulous to eat or buy, check out the DDA event page HERE.

If you have issues, concerns, requests, or need assistance for anything downtown, please call Janie Landry, Interim Director (Deputy Director) at 318-222-7403 or email at jlandry@downtownshreveport.com.

Update: The Krewe of Harambee parade that was delayed because of last week’s inclement weather will roll on Saturday, January 20 at 11am. There are some important changes though. The parade will now be staged at the Shreveport Convention Center and the route has changed. All the latest details can be found on their Facebook […]