Downtown Shreveport is home to numerous festivals and events, and this time of year brings lots of fun and festivities to the City Center. June 15 th from 1 pm – 4 pm, the New Dimensions Choral Society will be performing in Caddo Common Park. Don’t’ miss this amazing performance at the park which will […]
Thanks to the City of Shreveport, Traffic Engineering Department, for installing the street signage today at the intersection of Cotton and Marshall Streets.
Can I get a ticket for parking in my own yard? If you are not parked in a permanent parking area, the answer is yes. According to the City Ordinance, a permanent parking area must meet certain criteria. A permanent parking area should be Asphalt, concrete or other hard surface made of dustless materials, or […]
Every four years state Assessors have to reassess real properties. The properties are reviewed to determine the current value. That review, or assessment, will occur in 2024. Why? Because when market value changes, the assessed value of the property also changes. Adding a pool, pool house, or garage, etc. can increase the value of your […]
The Shreveport Police & Firefighters Memorial is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices police and firefighters sometimes make on behalf of those they serve. The Memorial, built in 1999 on the Shreveport riverfront honors the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Riverbend Rotary of Shreveport recently […]
The Downtown Development District is designated and authorized by the Louisiana Legislature as a special taxing district. The District was created by Act No. 573 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature to halt property deterioration in the central business district. Why: Because the central business district is very important to the overall […]
If you missed the first Artwalk of the year, don’t worry. The DDA presents this monthly art market (April – September, November and December) featuring live music, fun, great food, and a unique opportunity to meet and greet some of our area’s most talented artists. Venues hosting the April Artwalk were: artspace, Lofts at 624 […]
Cindy T. recalls shopping at Selber Brothers, Rubensteins, Palais Royal, and Goldrings for the perfect Easter dress, matching shoes, gloves, and purse. “My mom and I would wait until the last minute each year to shop for my Easter dress and then hurry downtown to find the perfect outfit. We loved shopping at Selber Brothers […]
These bunnies are mischievous, daring, and quite enchanting….and they are featured in the Bad Bunnies Group Art Exhibit at Stray Cat, 222 Travis Street. Talented local artists Abe Fashho, Carly E. Maxey, Chutzcraft, E.D. Stewart, Heather McGehee, Jason Pliler, Lynn Laird, Matthew Smith, Marci Gatlin Hicks, and Nicole Shore have “brought these fluffy rebels to […]
It is that time of year….that talented participants get to showcase their works and have fun doing so at ARTBREAK. This year’s event promises to be “just the way you like it with more color, more creativity, more dancing to the music, and much more family friendly fun.” ARTBREAK 2024 is celebrating its 38th year […]
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