North Louisiana Mardi Gras: Shreveport and Monroe
Did you know that Mardi Gras celebrations happen throughout Louisiana? Check out what's happening this carnival season up north!
Carnival celebrations in Shreveport and Monroe emphasize family fun! With plenty of food, music, parades and activities, Mardi Gras events in this area are anything but average. Get ready to catch parade throws (aka beads or other trinkets tossed from the floats) in the sea of people waving their arms and shouting, "Throw me something, mister!"
Over the course of two weeks, parades in northern Louisiana can attract over 400,000 visitors. Pack your costumes and get ready to explore all that Carnival season has to offer throughout our state.
Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras Events
In Shreveport, the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux is family fun for everyone —
The Krewe of Centaur parade in downtown Shreveport was organized in 1991 and is one of the largest parades in the area. The Krewe of Gemini parade also rolls in downtown Shreveport. The Krewe of Highland parade has been drawing visitors to the Highland neighborhood since 1994. For more Mardi Gras magic, visit the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Museum in Bossier City.
You’ll have so much fun at Shreveport parades that you won’t want them to end. Come and get in on the Mardi Gras fun! See the full Mardi Gras schedule for the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Monroe-West Monroe Mardi Gras Parades
In the Monroe-West Monroe area, experience the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade and Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere. Both krewes have continued to grow the Mardi Gras festivities in the area. For the furry friends, the Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade takes place along Antique Alley in West Monroe.
For more about Mardi Gras in Monroe-West Monroe, visit the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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