In downtown Shreveport, few properties carry the layered legacy of 525 Milam Street. Now listed for auction, this 14-story structure presents an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine one of the city’s most iconic towers, by finally fulfilling its original purpose. In the late 1940s, plans emerged for a striking new residential building to replace the old […]
The Shreveport DDA proudly welcomes and congratulates everyone joining in this weekend’s Centennial Celebration of the “City of Byrd!”From last night’s Hall of Fame Induction to tonight’s Decades Celebration and the many activities filling Downtown and beyond, this milestone weekend is a remarkable tribute to community, tradition, and shared pride. The opening of C.E. Byrd […]
2025 is a milestone year for Shreveport. As we celebrate the anniversaries of local institutions across the region, we’re taking a moment to reflect on two historic milestones specific to our city and to Downtown Shreveport in particular. 90 years ago – Shreveport hosted a Centennial Celebration filled with parades, music, and pageantry. A true […]
ABBY SINGER’S EXECUTIVE CHEF NIEMA DIGRAZIA WINS ON FOOD NETWORK’S “BEAT BOBBY FLAY” Shreveport, LA – Robinson Film Center is thrilled to announce that Chef Niema DiGrazia, Executive Chef at Abby Singer’s Bistro, emerged victorious on the Food Network’s hit show Beat Bobby Flay, winning her episode titled “Fight Like a Lion,” which aired May 29, 2025. Representing both her Sierra […]
Downtown Businesses – We’re excited to share a new opportunity to help drive foot traffic and spending downtown through a program in partnership with Visit Shreveport-Bossier: “Show Me Your Badge.” This fun new program is designed to encourage visitors attending conferences, events, and group meetings to stay, dine, shop, and explore Downtown Shreveport. With thousands […]
On Wednesday, May 29, a group of civic leaders, business owners, developers, and stakeholders met again at the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to keep the conversation going about the future of downtown. This was a follow-up to a similar session held on April 25, where participants began exploring what it would take to bring […]
This weekend marks the official kickoff of two of downtown Shreveport’s most anticipated events ,Mudbug Madness and the F1 Powerboat Races, and the celebrations began this morning with a new addition: The Noble Pedicab. City and tourism leaders gathered early Friday to officially open both events with remarks from Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Visit Shreveport-Bossier President […]
Huddie Ledbetter, known to the world as “Lead Belly,” was a legendary musician with deep roots in our region. A master of multiple instruments — including guitar, accordion, mandolin, and piano — Lead Belly’s talent and storytelling left an indelible mark on American music. His songs, rich in blues, folk, and gospel traditions, continue to […]
SHREVEPORT, LA — The Louisiana Haywire podcast, a show that explores the musical heritage of Northwest Louisiana, has been selected for distribution by Public Radio Exchange (PRX) – a non-profit organization that acts as a central hub for distributing and promoting public radio programming throughout the country. The show is produced and distributed in cooperation […]
Downtown is bursting with unique and exciting events all year long! Make sure to visit our events page to stay in the loop and don’t miss these popular downtown event destinations: Municipal Auditorium Shreveport Convention Center Strand Theater Visit-Shreveport Bossier
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