102 beautiful, smart and talented young ladies will Mardi Gras in May as part of the Miss USA/ Miss Teen USA pageant to be held in Shreveport. Come cheer for your state during the free parade in downtown Shreveport at noon on Monday, May 14. Enjoy Mardi Gras floats, throws, local Mardi Gras krewes, a […]
Press Release Monday, April 30, 2018 Contact: Liz Swaine, 222-7403 Downtown Development Authority May Artwalk & Shreveport Water Works Museum’s 131st Birthday: Two Great Events, Two Times the Downtown Fun May Downtown Artwalk- Wednesday, May 2, 5-8 p.m. Nine different locations are gearing up for the big May Downtown Artwalk, an event appropriate for all ages. […]
In May, one of our favorite places downtown turns ten, but Robinson Film Center is giving everyone else a gift to celebrate! “We wouldn’t be here today without the unfailing support of the community, and this is our way of saying thanks,” said RFC Executive Director Meghan Hochstetler. 10th Anniversary Free Movie May launches on Tuesday, May […]
Of course it had to hit on Friday the 13th. Actually, though the storm starting blowing through prior to midnight, it appears that the real damage happened in the early morning hours of April 14th. […]
On the north side of the 500 block of Crockett Street near the old SporTran terminal sits a small building in a sea of concrete. It is the sole survivor in the block, first because of ownership by the Communications Workers of America Local 3411 and then, because of the efforts of local businessman Ronnie […]
This weekend, Downtown Shreveport turns green! If you’re looking for things to do on St. “Patty’s” then look no further: Patty in the Plaza is back! Head over to Festival Plaza, 5-11 pm, for food, fun, games, music and more. Tickets range from $5.00 to $75.00. The Remington is hosting Patty’s Party on the Rooftop, […]
Historic Goode-Cage Drug Company Building Purchased: Plans Unveiled The red brick building with bricked-in windows at 401 Spring Street in downtown Shreveport has seen a lot in 100-plus years, and soon it will be playing a more robust role in downtown’s future. That future was looking iffy. Approximately three years ago, the back half of […]
Tours are: Saturday, Dec. 16th 4:00-6:00 PM $10.00/per person Sunday, Dec. 17th 6:00-8:00 PM $10.00/per person Experience a Victorian Christmas at Downtown Shreveport’s Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion. The home is one of the few remaining downtown mansions from an any when huge homes were on each block. Located at 728 Austen Place, this 1896 Queen Anne- style […]
April showers bring May flowers (and more showers) and the May Artwalk! Our fun monthly art event takes to the streets in the 200 blocks of Texas, Travis and the Red River District on Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4 (rescheduled due to 100% chance of rain on Wednesday!) from 5-8 with new stops and even more […]
Months after submitting the application for an American Planning Association Great Street Award, Shreveport Zoning Administrator and APA-Louisiana State Executive Committee Officer Alan Clarke was startled and very pleased to hear Shreveport’s name called at the recent APA-LA conference. “This was a secret ballot of Louisiana APA voting members—planners, architects, attorneys and others from all […]
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