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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Find It Downtown: 712 Milam (Harkey Building) Could Be Your New Downtown Shreveport Location Historic building located at 712 Milam is available for sale. This 12,106 sf building was built in 1920 and renovated in 1985 and has been home to the Miller Company for years. The building has 8 parking spaces at the rear […]

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This Week In Downtown SHV

What’s Happening This Week in Downtown Shreveport Downtown Shreveport is filled with meaningful moments, live music, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings this week. From MLK-inspired events and choral performances to film screenings and nightlife, here’s what’s happening and where to be. Friday, January 16, 2026 Inaugural Voices of the Dream Choir Competition – Preliminary Rounds12:00 […]

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Stay in the Know

Stay in the Know: Quick Downtown Updates & Opportunities! The DDA wants to highlight our downtown businesses in our weekly eBlast. If you would like your business featured, please send us information about your company, products, services, etc. Call Janie or Lauren at 318-222-7403. And We Need Your Help: We are planning a celebration in […]

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Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Experiences in Downtown Shreveport

Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Experiences in Downtown Shreveport Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Downtown Shreveport has you covered! From cozy dinners at charming restaurants to live entertainment and unique shopping experiences, there’s something special happening around every corner. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening with your significant other or a fun outing […]

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Seven Benefits of Becoming Grateful

Amy Morin, psychotherapist and expert on mental strength, believes gratitude is key to relationships. Here are seven benefits she says are scientifically proven advantages of gratitude: 1. Opens the door to more relationships. Showing appreciation can help you win friends and customers, and acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities. 2. Improves physical […]

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Halloween Happenings Downtown

Downtown is celebrating Halloween all month long with loads of special events for all ages. Check back frequently for updates! Do you have something to add to our Spooky Downtown list? Send it to us @dda@downtownshreveport.com. Mutiny at Shreveport Aquarium 601 Clyde Fant Parkway Daily through October 31st The pirate adventure is back! The Aquarium […]

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Downtown Restaurants Participating in Black Restaurant Week 2024

  Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce presents Shreveport Bossier Black Restaurant Week, October 20 – 26, 2024 and Downtown has six participating restaurants to choose from! Abby Singer’s Bistro, 617 Texas St. Second Floor, Robinson Film Center $15 Lunch Special Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Hours Available: Tuesday – Friday 11:00 AM – […]

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