For Immediate Release
Contact:
Emma Boone
Public Relations & Digital Content Manager
Visit Shreveport-Bossier
eboone@visitshreveportbossier.org
December 18, 2025
Shreveport-Bossier announces 2026 Mardi Gras dates, season to begin in January
Shreveport-Bossier, LA– Mardi Gras parade season in Shreveport-Bossier will begin in mid-January in 2026, launching with the week-long MLK DreamFest, scheduled for Jan. 15–24, followed by weeks of parades and events leading up to Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17, 2026.
MLK DreamFest, a weeklong celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will serve as the official kickoff to the region’s Mardi Gras season. Events include cultural programming, community gatherings, and entertainment held throughout Shreveport-Bossier.
Mardi Gras festivities continue with a full parade schedule spanning several weekends. Confirmed events include:
- Krewe of Sobek Parade, Saturday, Jan. 17, in downtown Shreveport
- Krewe of Harambee Parade, Monday, Jan. 19, in downtown Shreveport
- Krewe of Centaur Parade, Saturday, Feb. 7, in downtown Shreveport
- Krewe of Gemini Parade, Saturday, Feb. 14, in downtown Shreveport
- Krewe of Highland Parade, Sunday, Feb. 15, in Shreveport’s Highland Historic District
Additional events will be announced via Facebook & Instagram, or at www.SBFunGuide.com, as details are finalized.
“Shreveport-Bossier offers visitors the opportunity to experience Mardi Gras in a way that is accessible, affordable and family-friendly,” says Stacy Brown, President & CEO of Visit Shreveport-Bossier. “With an extended season and multiple parade weekends, visitors can plan trips that fit their schedules while enjoying a traditional Louisiana Mardi Gras atmosphere."
Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier spans several weeks and features events across both cities, offering visitors a range of accommodations, dining options and entertainment. The region is easily accessible by major highways and airports.
A full schedule of Mardi Gras parades and events is available at https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/mardigras/.
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To learn more about Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier, visit https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/mardigras/.
Visit Shreveport-Bossier is the official destination marketing organization for Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana. The organization promotes the Caddo & Bossier Parishes as a premier destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events—driving economic growth and supporting local businesses. For more information, visit www.VisitShreveportBossier.org.
