Shreveport, LA – In response to recent incidents in downtown Shreveport and the anticipated increase in evening and weekend activity, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) have partnered with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) to strengthen safety measures in the downtown area. As part of this collaboration, the DDA and […]
Uneeda Artist Lofts Announces Open Gallery Hours Uneeda Artist Lofts, located at 711 Milam Street, will now be open to the public on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Karen Le Beau, curator and artist liaison, at 504-762-0313.
Downtown Shreveport is brewing up a cauldron of Halloween excitement, and you’re invited! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly treats, glamorous haunted nightlife, or mystical market magic, there’s something spooky for everyone. Here’s what’s happening tonight! Halloween MasqueRAVE Ball Friday, October 31 | 7:00 PMRemington Garage | 211 Martket StreetTickets $10. Kids 12 and under get […]
Dear Downtown Community, We are excited to share some festive news with you! This holiday season, Downtown Shreveport will shine brighter than ever with a new, unified campaign: Santa Calls You Downtown. Over the past year, the Downtown Development Authority has met with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, Visit Shreveport-Bossier, and other […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Extend Your Day with the DDA event! We truly appreciated hearing from former Downtown Caddo Parish Commissioner and current State Representative Steven Jackson and architect Christopher Coe on the status of the new Downtown State Office Building. We also enjoyed updates from Rich Hansil on […]
SHREVEPORT, LA — The Prize Foundation wrapped another unforgettable year in downtown Shreveport with Prize Fest 2025, bringing together filmmakers, chefs, musicians and comedians from across the nation for five days of competition, creativity, and community. The festival’s signature mix of artistry, energy, and Louisiana flavor drew thousands of attendees and sold out multiple shows […]
A quorum of DDA Board Members may be present at the “Extend Your Day with the DDA” event, Tuesday, 10/21/25, 4:30 pm – 7 pm, Shreveport Petroleum Club, 416 Travis Street. The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates on the State Office Building construction; downtown projects, events, and happenings; and networking opportunities. The […]
Before there was ArtSpace… Before there was the Robinson Film Center… Before there was the Central ArtStation… Before there was the Emmett Hook Performing Arts Center… Before there were “Project Runway” certified fashion designers in residence at the Lofts@624… Before there was the flaming Kallenberg Artist Tower… Before there was Caddo Common Park… Before there […]
Shreveport, LA — October 2025 — Downtown Shreveport has been chosen as the official kick-off location for the City of Shreveport’s National Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, at 4:30 PM. This citywide recognition is a tremendous honor and a chance to shine a spotlight on the downtown community, which is the place where people […]
The DDA will hold a public hearing on its 2026 Budget and Program of Work on September 24, 2025, at 3:30 pm at 416 Cotton Street.
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