Downtown Events

Be a Downtown VIP with Revel+

It’s back! Once again this year, the Red River Revel and the Downtown Development Authority are giving you the opportunity to become a Revel VIP. If you purchase one of the 47th annual Red River Revel’s digital payment wristbands, you will be treated to special deals at a number of downtown businesses. Earn everything from […]

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I-20 Rehab Starts, 2.5 Year Project Ahead

Thanks to all who attended the I-20 Rehab Meeting Wednesday morning at artspace. DoTD Public Information Officer Erin Buchanan Mills briefed attendees on the phases of construction to come, suggested alternate routes of travel, and updated the DoTD’s minority participation process and goals. One of the most important things to come out of the meeting […]

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150 Years & a Shrine: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

This is a big and eventful year for Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 315 Marshall Street in downtown Shreveport. The church is celebrating its 150th anniversary along with the special commemoration of the devastating Yellow Fever Epidemic in Shreveport. The church has also been designated a Minor Shrine of the Five Priests. This designation […]

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SB Advocate Opens Downtown Office

  The area’s newest source for news- the Shreveport Bossier City Advocate– was officially welcomed to Downtown Shreveport Tuesday with a snip of the ceremonial ribbon. The staff of the digital news source calls Suite 100 at Louisiana Tower (401 Edwards Street) their local office and newsroom. The Advocate, which also owns newspapers and/or digital […]

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It’s Official! State Building Construction Underway

Sometimes it takes a pile of well-placed soil and some golden shovels to make a big thing truly official, and such was the case this past cold and blustery Monday, Oct. 30, at 500 Fannin Street. Dozens of people, elected officials and supporters, braved the cold and damp to talk a little about what it […]

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Red River Revel’s VIP Experience

The Red River Revel has a new option this year for folks who would like to host a party -within – the- party. The Balconies VIP Experience will accommodate up to 20 people who will have a reserved ‘balcony’ to view one night of top level musical entertainment. Along with the reserved seats, VIPs will […]

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Labor Day Weekend Happenings

Looking for some fun this long holiday weekend?  Here are a few things to know about! Friday, Sept. 1 ‘Not’ Working Friday at the Andress|| 717 Crockett St. ||2-4pm The folks at the Andress want to give you a pat on the back for making it through a long, tough and HOT summer!  You’re invited […]

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Vote Now for Shreveport Farmers Market!

Once again, the Shreveport Farmer’s Market is in the running as one of the best in the country and so far, more than 500 of you have voted. That’s great, but we need more! In 2022, the market was chosen as Number One in the State, 16th in the Southeast and 47th in the Nation […]

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Changes at Ashley’s Tiers of Love

Ashley’s Tiers of Love, 420 Marshall Street, is making some changes to better serve their downtown (and outside of downtown) patrons! Starting Tuesday, their hours will shift to 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday|| 9:00 am- 2:00 pm on Saturday, and their menu will expand to include a big breakfast sandwich and hash browns! In […]

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Sip, Shop, & Swap at the Remington!

Do you have lightly-worn women’s clothing, shoes, & accessories that just aren’t your ‘thing’ anymore? The answer, is ‘of course, we all do!’ Saturday, you can bring those items to sell or swap with others who are in the same boat at the Remington Suite Hotel and Spa’s Sip, Shop & Swap event. The event […]

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