Downtown Events

Red River Revel 2020 Artist Application

Don’t know about you, but looking forward to a little reveling in October! The 45th annual Red River Revel is scheduled for Oct. 3-11; returning with all the fun, food, art, music and children’s activities we’ve come to know and love. The Revel is currently taking applications for artists for half-week or entire week set-ups. […]

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Lunch on the Lawn at Logan Mansion

Bring your lawn chair and sunscreen and join friends at the historic Logan Mansion for a Porch Party featuring  The Jimmy Wooten Band.  The fun is planned for Saturday, May 23 from 11 am – 2 pm. Tickets are just $5, and for an extra $5, you can order a meal of burger, fries and […]

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Mother’s Day Offers Downtown

It’s going to be different this year, but it’s still important to remember Mom on her special day this weekend. Yes, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 and we’ve got some great ideas on ways to celebrate things right! First, this delicious offer from Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant that you can order at 318-226-1325. Next, this […]

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Online Art & Performances

Most weeks our 5 Things To Do Downtown list is filled with performances by a variety of talented local singers, comedians, artists, dancers and more. These folks now cannot ply their trade, but there is still a way to enjoy & support their work! Many are setting up live streaming and sales of their work […]

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Keeping Your Downtown Business Healthy

NEW Information – Friday, March 20 Facebook is offering $100m in Small Business Advertising Grants- Facebook Small Business Grants The Small Business Administration is offering SBA Disaster Loans for Small Businesses & Nonprofits. They suggest you file now. During this time of uncertainty, we have multiple concerns- just like you. We are obviously concerned about […]

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High Speed Chase Letter to Local Officials

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins Re: High Speed Chase & Crash in Downtown Shreveport Gentlemen: On Saturday, February 22, 2020, a high-speed car chase that began in Bossier City and continued through Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood ended […]

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318 Restaurant Week Lunch Meetups!

Mark your calendars and alert your tummies that the popular 318 Restaurant Week is returning March 16-21. It’s time again to #Eat318! Five downtown restaurants will be participating with $10 lunch or $20 dinner specials, or both, during that week. Each day March 16-20, you’re invited to join us and our special guest at a […]

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The Bigtop Comes to Downtown

Circus tents will be going up soon on the downtown riverfront. The Venardo’s Circus will be in  Shreveport for the first time ever March 4th-15th, playing at Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy. Opening Night Tickets are 50% off for a limited time!  Performances are planned for March 4-8 and 11-15 at 7 pm, March […]

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Presidential Candidate Opens Downtown Office

The Bloomberg for President campaign has opened an office downtown at 605 Texas Street. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (D.) is running for president in a crowded field of Democratic contenders. Bloomberg decided not to compete in the earlier primaries and caucuses in order to focus on the Super Tuesday delegate bounty states […]

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Valentine’s Day Downtown

Time is running out for you to make plans to stay out of the proverbial dog house this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Luckily, we have some fun, tasty and romantic options for you at multiple venues downtown. Option #1. They say the eyes are the windows of our soul and we believe the mouth leads […]

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