Sam's Town Shreveport Casino

Eldorado Resort Casino

The Strand Theatre

Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
Contact: (318) 459-1457
Address: 509 Marshall, Suite 1015, Shreveport, LA 71101
Founded in 1973, the Shreveport Ballet offers a number of performances throughout the year including a free outdoor performance at Riverfront Park, the Nutcracker and other performances. Dancers from age eleven to adult are chosen each spring during open audition to become members of the Junior and Senior Companies of the Ballet.

Big Names
National acts are no stranger to downtown's many performing venues. The Historic Strand Theater, Civic Theater, Expo Hall and Harrah's all host touring national touring acts.

In late 1997, Patti LaBelle, Jeff Foxworthy, the Moscow State Ballet, Little Richard, Jack Jones, Tanya Tucker and a number of national Broadway touring companies played downtown's halls.

In 1998, renovations to the Municipal Auditorium (home of the former Louisiana Hayride) were completed, adding yet another venue for high quality entertainment in downtown.

Mudbug Madness
Location: Shreveport Riverfront
Contact: Melanie Bacon - 222-7403
Produced by Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, Mudbug Madness is a large food and music festival held during the Memorial Day weekend. Crawfish is the main attraction as thousands gather on the riverfront to enjoy a variety of music and food in a casual atmosphere. Mudbug madness started in 1984 and has grown into a regional tradition.
Features: crawfish ("mudbugs"), food, music, beer gardens, novelties

Holiday in Dixie
Location: Shreveport Riverfront
Contact: (318) 865-5555
Features: soccer and softball tournament, parades, cotillion and military balls, airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Let The Good Times Roll
Location: Shreveport Riverfront
Promoted by Rho Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to develop community spirit, foster family togetherness and encourage self-awareness.
Features: music, food, contests, games  

James Burton International Guitar Festival
Trade Show Location: Expo Hall (Fri-Sun)
Contact: Janie Landry - 222-7403 or Louise Burton 424-5000
For more information, visit: www.jamesburtonmusic.com
Party on Promenade - Red River District - Friday Night
James Burton & Friends Concert - Municipal Auditorium - Saturday

Rockets Over the Red (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Location: Riverfront
Contact: Melanie Bacon - 222-7403
A day of fun featuring great food, local musicians and games for the kids culminates in the region's most spectacular fireworks display. Beautifully choreographed to holiday music, the Goex sponsored fireworks are launched from the Red River and the Texas Street Bridge.

Christmas On The Red
Melanie Bacon - 222-7403
Holiday lighting event as part of Shreveport/Bossier's participation in the Holiday Trail of Lights.

Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Mardi Paw Parade
For more information on this fun event, visit www.animalkrewe.org or call 318-752-CATS