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If you love cool space, if you want to be in the center of it all downtown, and if you want to be very close to great food and coffee (as in Rhino Coffee), then you’ll want to check out the commercial Open House on January 31, 2024 from 2 pm – 7 pm at […]

DDA has a Lighting Improvement Micro Grant Program for downtown businesses.  Grants are available at $2000 to install exterior lighting to enhance pedestrian safety.  Applicants are not required to provide matching funds but must agree to keep the lighting on from dusk to dawn.  Derek Simmons of C & C Mercantile & Lighting helps with […]

Robinson Film Center’s (RFC) renovations in Abby Singer’s Bistro are almost complete with the expected reopening in February.  You don’t have to wait until the reveal to enjoy your favorite entrees.  Lunch and dinner service is currently available in the event space. (FYI: The Bistro will be closed on Jan 26 and reopen with dinner […]

For more information on where to go, what to do, grab something fabulous to eat or buy, check out the DDA event page HERE.

If you have issues, concerns, requests, or need assistance for anything downtown, please call Janie Landry, Interim Director (Deputy Director) at 318-222-7403 or email at jlandry@downtownshreveport.com.

Update: The Krewe of Harambee parade that was delayed because of last week’s inclement weather will roll on Saturday, January 20 at 11am. There are some important changes though. The parade will now be staged at the Shreveport Convention Center and the route has changed. All the latest details can be found on their Facebook […]

Congratulations to Pop N Pizza on its Two Year Anniversary!  Downtowners love their pizza and Pop N Pizza never disappoints.  Help them celebrate by stopping by 500 Texas Street on Saturday, Jan. 20th.  They’ll be serving their piping hot pizza and other favorites all day. All Weekend get $2 off all menu items online and […]

If you love live music, particularly musical ensembles, you’ll want to be at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 875 Cotton Street, on January 21st at 3 pm – 5 pm for the Winds of Change: Music for Winds (and a Cello).   This collaboration will feature Sally Horak on the flute, Theresa Zale Bridges playing the oboe, […]

Downtown property owners are weighing in on the issues they believe to be important to downtown Shreveport and their properties/businesses.  We are compiling the suggestions for review and discussion.  If you haven’t responded, please email comments to jlandry@downtownshreveport.com.  We appreciate your suggestions. Previous story: Downtown Shreveport is home to a wide range of stakeholders.  Each […]

Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) is DDA’s sister organization.  The two organizations work in concert to revitalize downtown.  If you want to become part of the downtown business community and need funds to help with renovation costs, DSDC has a low interest loan that may help.  The loan cannot be used to purchase a building, […]