Events

318 MLK DreamFest Returns Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Visit Shreveport-Bossier, in partnership with local community partners, proudly announces the return of the 318 MLK DreamFest 2026, a collective 10-day, two-weekend celebration, January 15–24, 2026, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through culture, history, and community engagement. 318 MLK DreamFest 2026 Schedule of Events: Thursday, January 15, 2026 KREWE […]

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Extend Your Day with the DDA: Holiday Edition Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at The Capri Theater Shreveport for our Extend Your Day with the DDA – Holiday Edition! It was a great evening filled with connection and celebration of all the momentum happening in Downtown Shreveport.Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Bon Asian Cafe and KRUE Events, music from […]

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Geek’d Con X: Shreveport’s Comic Con

SHREVEPORT, LA  — Geek’d Con, North Louisiana’s premier comic and pop culture convention, is just two weeks away from celebrating 10 years of epic adventure in Downtown Shreveport. This year’s event is scheduled for August 22–24, 2025, at the Shreveport Convention Center, “Geek’d Con X” promises a star-studded weekend marking a decade of fandom, and […]

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Celebrate July 4th in Style with the Best View in Town!

Front-Row Access to KTBS Freedom Fest Fireworks and Barkowski Bridge Lighting   Shreveport, LA – Celebrate America’s birthday in the most unforgettable way—with a gourmet dinner, a stunning waterfront view, and the best seat in the city for Shreveport’s largest fireworks show! On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Riverwalk Event Venue at Shreveport Aquarium invites guests to enjoy an elevated […]

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Sci-Port Summer Camps 2025

Summer is here and that means Sci-port Summer Camps are on the way! See the list below of the creative, educational, and fun camps they have in store.  Want to sign-up your child? Visit: https://sci-port.org/camps/ Itty Bitty Scientists (Ages 3-5): Our youngest explorers will dig into a summer filled with buggy adventures, dino digs, shape shenanigans, […]

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Downtown Shreveport is Excited to Welcome the Louisiana Preservation Conference!

Downtown Shreveport is proud to welcome preservationists, planners, historians, architects, and advocates from across the state for the 44th Annual Louisiana Preservation Conference, hosted by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation. Mark your calendars for April 24 and 25, 2025, as this two-day event will turn our historic downtown into a hub of learning, networking, […]

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The Downtown Art Experience

On April 23, five downtown Shreveport locations will provide an art experience from 5PM to 7:00PM. We invite you to visit each location which will have a variation of artists, poets, musicians and lite bites! High Gravity Glassworks-1120 Texas Ave: This glass studio is a jewel downtown! Owner, Michelle Pennington invites you to see the […]

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Location Update: JAZZ FEST ON THE RED

Update: Jazz Fest on The Red is this weekend! Due to the recent rain that caused flooding in Riverview Park, the festival is being relocated to Festival Plaza. Be sure to follow their social media, Jazz Fest On The Red, for the most recent updates and exciting announcements!   Shreveport, LA – The highly anticipated […]

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The Festie Besties to host Blush & Bashful Bash, a Steel Magnolias Themed Pub Crawl to Benefit the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier

Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana – Get ready for a night of Southern charm, laughter, and camaraderie at the “Blush and Bashful Bash,” a Steel Magnolias – themed pub crawl taking place on Friday, April 11, 2025 in downtown Shreveport. This unique event invites fans of the iconic film to celebrate friendship and community while enjoying local […]

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INAUGURAL JAZZ FEST ON THE RED

INAUGURAL JAZZ FEST ON THE RED DEBUTS IN SHREVEPORT APRIL 12, 2025 Experience the Soul of Jazz While Supporting the Next Generation of Musicians   Shreveport, LA (December 9, 2024) – A brand-new tradition is coming to Shreveport! The inaugural Jazz Fest on the Red will debut at Riverview Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025, […]

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