2025 is a milestone year for Shreveport, a time to honor the people, places, and pivotal moments that helped shape our city. As communities across the region mark important anniversaries, we invite you to join us in Downtown Shreveport on July 1st to reflect on our past and look boldly toward our future. This special […]
The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is inviting downtown property owners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to participate in a Downtown Townhall Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Wheless Auditorium, located inside the Regions Tower at 333 Texas Street in […]
In downtown Shreveport, few properties carry the layered legacy of 525 Milam Street. Now listed for auction, this 14-story structure presents an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine one of the city’s most iconic towers, by finally fulfilling its original purpose. In the late 1940s, plans emerged for a striking new residential building to replace the old […]
The Shreveport DDA proudly welcomes and congratulates everyone joining in this weekend’s Centennial Celebration of the “City of Byrd!”From last night’s Hall of Fame Induction to tonight’s Decades Celebration and the many activities filling Downtown and beyond, this milestone weekend is a remarkable tribute to community, tradition, and shared pride. The opening of C.E. Byrd […]
ABBY SINGER’S EXECUTIVE CHEF NIEMA DIGRAZIA WINS ON FOOD NETWORK’S “BEAT BOBBY FLAY” Shreveport, LA – Robinson Film Center is thrilled to announce that Chef Niema DiGrazia, Executive Chef at Abby Singer’s Bistro, emerged victorious on the Food Network’s hit show Beat Bobby Flay, winning her episode titled “Fight Like a Lion,” which aired May 29, 2025. Representing both her Sierra […]
Downtown Businesses – We’re excited to share a new opportunity to help drive foot traffic and spending downtown through a program in partnership with Visit Shreveport-Bossier: “Show Me Your Badge.” This fun new program is designed to encourage visitors attending conferences, events, and group meetings to stay, dine, shop, and explore Downtown Shreveport. With thousands […]
Find It Downtown: Looking for a historic building downtown…616 Milam is available Located on Milam Street in the heart of downtown Shreveport, the former Foremost Mortgage and later Eugene’s Guitar Building presents a rare opportunity for investors and developers. The 22,000 sq. ft. building at 616 Milam occupies a prime location in a high-traffic area […]
This weekend marks the official kickoff of two of downtown Shreveport’s most anticipated events ,Mudbug Madness and the F1 Powerboat Races, and the celebrations began this morning with a new addition: The Noble Pedicab. City and tourism leaders gathered early Friday to officially open both events with remarks from Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Visit Shreveport-Bossier President […]
SHREVEPORT, LA — The Louisiana Haywire podcast, a show that explores the musical heritage of Northwest Louisiana, has been selected for distribution by Public Radio Exchange (PRX) – a non-profit organization that acts as a central hub for distributing and promoting public radio programming throughout the country. The show is produced and distributed in cooperation […]
Downtown is bursting with unique and exciting events all year long! Make sure to visit our events page to stay in the loop and don’t miss these popular downtown event destinations: Municipal Auditorium Shreveport Convention Center Strand Theater Visit-Shreveport Bossier
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