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, […]
Mayor Tom Arceneaux commends a SPORTRAN bus driver for her heroic and life-saving actions during a bus fire that occurred Wednesday, April 16, at a north Shreveport bus stop. The mayor also praises SPORTRAN CEO Dinero Washington for his immediate response and leadership in swiftly pulling all compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from service pending […]
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 […]
The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than just an event—it’s a movement that celebrates creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Organized by a passionate team dedicated to enriching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming in North Louisiana, this year’s Maker Faire is set to be an exciting showcase of talent, ingenuity, and interactive experiences. […]
The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than an event, it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Returning to Sci-Port Discovery Center on Saturday, April 12, this year’s Faire invites all ages to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in meaningful, imaginative ways. From inventors and educators to artists and entrepreneurs, […]
How Art Can Transform a Community: From Walls to Waves of Change In cities across the world, public art has become more than decoration it’s a declaration. A mural on a brick wall, a sculpture in a courtyard, a painted crosswalk … these creative expressions shift how we experience space and how we connect with […]
Thank You to Our Streetscape Team: Keeping Downtown Shreveport Beautiful All Year Long As the seasons shift and signs of spring begin to bloom, there’s a special group of individuals who deserve our deepest thanks, our incredible Downtown Shreveport Streetscape Team. While many of us look forward to enjoying the sunshine, outdoor dining, and seasonal […]
New Parking Options Coming to Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport Crockett Street Parking UpdateThe app-based parking is now live on Crockett Street, bringing added convenience to your downtown Shreveport visits. This area is part of the ParkMobile app parking, the official parking app used throughout downtown. All designated app-parking spaces are marked with green-painted curbs. […]
The National Power Racing Series has chosen to race April 12th during the Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire at Sci-Port Discovery Center. organizes races for tiny DIY electric ride-on racing machines. We encourage adults and young people to learn STEAM, team, and trade skills in an atmosphere of competitive camaraderie. Things break, and sometimes you let the […]
In response to the rising issue of illegal squatting and associated criminal activity in Shreveport, Mayor Tom Arceneaux proposed Ordinance 18 of 2025, which has been approved by the City Council and signed by the mayor. It goes into effect on April 3, 2025. The ordinance provides law enforcement with additional tools to address unauthorized […]
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