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24 HOUR TEMP WORKFORCE REGISTRATION EVENT

Shreveport, LA – July 9, 2024 – The City of Shreveport Community Development Department, in collaboration with Caddo American Job Center, G-Unit, and KMJJ, proudly announces the inaugural 24-Hour Temp Workforce Registration Event, scheduled from Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 12:00 PM to Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 12:00 PM, the event will be hosted […]

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Freedom Fest in Downtown Shreveport

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024 Time: 6 PM – 10 PM Location: Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA Join KTBS 3 and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration along the beautiful Red River! They have curated a unique experience to celebrate […]

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Blooming Positivity Downtown

If you have been out walking on the streets of Downtown, you may have noticed the gorgeous new Adopt-A-Pot planters have all been planted. Thanks to the fabulous handiwork of Tim Hoover, the Horticulturist at The Shreveport Aquarium, Downtown is positively blooming! The DDA has received excellent comments, and everyone seems to love this Downtown […]

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Humor & Harmony Festival Lineup Announced

There will be several exciting events for Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Humor & Harmony Festival. This highly anticipated festival, taking place from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11, promises a mix of comedy, music, sports, and more. The four-day festival will be held across Shreveport, including Downtown Shreveport. The locations are Independence Stadium, Stageworks, […]

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Cassandra’s on the River Celebrated Their Grand Opening

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Cassandra’s on the River celebrated their grand opening today with an event full of music, delicious food, and unforgettable moments. Congratulations to the entire team at Cassandra’s on the River for an amazing day. Here’s to many more wonderful celebrations ahead!  [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ […]

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July Downtown Shreveport Artwalk

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://downtownshreveport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/July-Art-walk.png” title_text=”July Art walk” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”502px”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”] Attention Artists: Join Our Downtown Shreveport Artwalk Private Working Group [button link=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/downtownartwalkSHV” type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] Join Group[/button] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://downtownshreveport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/July-10th-2024-Artwalk-Handout-2.jpg” title_text=”July 10th 2024 Artwalk Handout 2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ […]

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Making a Reel Investment

Making a Reel Investment: 50 Cent’s G Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock recently, you have likely heard about Curtis Jackson’s decision to open his G Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC operations in downtown Shreveport.  Jackson has spent $2,020,000 to date to acquire several long-time vacant properties […]

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