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Einstein would likely approve this proposed ordinance.   For years absentee or disengaged property owners in downtown Shreveport have been allowed to let their properties sit vacant, becoming home to vagrants, becoming a stain on the fabric of downtown, and a drain on the value of adjoining properties.  Mayor Tom Arceneaux, with the assistance of the […]

Do you offer a payment plan for parking tickets?  We recognize that some parking fines can be expensive.  Infractions like ‘Front Yard Parking’, ‘Oversized Vehicle’, and ‘Handicapped Parking’ have fines ranging from $100 – $775, depending on whether it is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd offense.  To ease the burden of the higher fines we […]

If you have any announcements, special offerings, sales, business news, etc. please send that information to jlandry@downtownshreveport.com so that we can include your important news in the weekly eBlast. 

Do You Want Your Business Featured on the DDA Facebook and Website?  If so, read on.  We’re excited about our newest marketing campaign that we are about to launch.  Find It Downtown is an expansion of our current “Discover Downtown” and Block By Block is a component of the upcoming campaign.  Block By Block will […]

Rho Omega & Friends is planning an exciting festival to celebrate Juneteenth.  Join them and community partners for the fun-filled weekend.  There will be something for everybody to enjoy.  For the kids, there will be STEAM activities, Robotics, Bounce Houses, and a spectacular day at Sci-Port’s Virtual Reality Gaming Exhibit.    The 37th Annual Let The […]

June 15, 2024 is the date you don’t want to mess. The Robinson Film Center is rolling out the red carpet for an amazing night of glamour, glitz, and fun.  The Robbys 2024 promises and evening field with suspense, intrigue, and glamour in support of downtown favorite film center. The event kicks off at 7 […]

Dive in at the Shreveport aquarium where unique opportunities await visitors of all ages from fan-favorite stingray feedings and summer camps to a special Sunday series treat. Aquarium visitors can look forward to a fabulous experience with the popular stingray feedings. This unique opportunity allows guests to feed and touch these fascinating creatures.  The joy […]

In a vibrant display of unity and self-expression, Shreveport is gearing up for  Q-Prom 2024: Born This Way. The celebration presented by ShrevePride promises an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring who you are, how you live, and who you love. Hosted at Artspace Shreveport, this year’s event is a tribute to Lady Gaga, known by […]

If you have been out on the streets of downtown recently, you have likely noticed the combination of large and smaller planters with greenery, plants, and blooms.  The Adopt A Pot program is part of the DDA’s beautification efforts, and the pots are getting good reviews.  The sponsorship signs are now installed. Sponsorships are $300 […]

The team at DDA (Monica Rogers, Stacie Leng, Kathleen Eddy, and Lauren Davidson) has been working really hard to make the June Artwalk one to remember.  And it’s going to be….so don’t miss it.  Check out their videos on the event page. The June ArtWalk will feature great stops, amazing art, delicious food, live music, […]