Mardi Gras season is rolling through Shreveport-Bossier with a lineup of colorful parades filled with dazzling floats, marching groups, beads, and throws. From the Krewe of Sobek launching the celebration to the signature parades of Krewe of Centaur and Krewe of Gemini, each parade brings its own flair and festive tradition to the streets. Grab a spot, catch the throws, and celebrate Carnival as it parades through the Red River region.
Shop Local at Shreveport-Bossier’s Farmers’ Markets
The sister cities’ farmers’ markets are brimming with fresh and organic groceries!
Eat like a local at Shreveport-Bossier’s open-air farmers’ markets, where you can find local produce and meats, jarred jellies, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, handmade crafts, and much more. Shreveport-Bossier has several seasonal marketplaces in the summer and fall, with the largest being Shreveport Farmers’ Market and Bossier City Farmers’ Market. Shreveport Farmers’ Market in Festival Plaza features a popular café with local food trucks and chefs serving up breakfast and lunch on summer mornings. Bossier City Farmers’ Market at Pierre Bossier Mall includes a kids’ fun zone and many local vendors selling everything from salsa and produce to soap and home goods.
