Updated Mardi Gras Calendar 2015
Mardi Gras season is almost here and kicks off Saturday, January 3rd with 12th Night, an event presented in conjunction by the Krewes of Centaur and Gemini at the Bossier Civic Center!
You don't have to be a member of a krewe to participate in many of these events, so if you've ever thought of getting involved, come on out! Mardi Gras activities and parades represent a significant economic impact in our community with tons of hours of community service and philantropy as an added bonus. Mardi Gras isn't all about partying, but then again, who's opposed to having fun?!?!?
Event Date | Function | Location | Info |
1/2/2015 | Centaur Royalty Mixer | Centaur Events Building, 948 North Market, Shreveport | 6:30 PM; Cash Bar; Dinner Served; Mardi Gras jackets or casual attire; sashes and tiaraa |
1/3/2015 | Mardi Gras Mass | St. Pius, 4300 N. Market St., Shreveport LA 71107 | 9:00 AM |
1/3/2015 | Loblobby 12th Night Luncheon | TBA | 2:00 - 4:00 PM; followed by Red River Cruise party to announce opening of the season |
1/3/2015 | 12th Night Party | Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City LA 71111 | 8:00 PM Presentation of Royalty; Tickets $40; Drink cups $10; 21 and over only |
1/3/2015 | Dionysos 12th Night Party | Knights of Columbus Hall, Natchitoches | TBD |
1/9/2015 | Les Femmes Mystique Bal | Diamond Jacks, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111 | 6:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $75 before 12/26/14, $100 thereafter; Cash bar; Heavy horsd'ourves; Black tie |
1/10/2015 | Atlas Bal | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 71101 | 6:30 PM Doors open; 7:30 PM Tableau; Tickets $70; Black tie |
1/11/2015 | Barkus & Meoux Jazz Brunch | TBD | TBD |
1/16/2015 | Justinian Bal | Horseshoe Riverdome | TBD |
1/16/2015 | Sobek Bal | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 71101 | 6:00 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau |
1/17/2015 | Sobek Parade | ||
1/17/2015 | Artemis Bal | Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr., Springhill LA 71075 | 6:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Dinner, 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $50; BYOB; Semi Formal attire. |
1/18/2015 | King's Rehearsal Dinner | Woman's Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport LA 71101 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
1/19/2015 | Harambee MLK Breakfast | Petroleum Club | 8:00 AM; Tickets $15 |
1/19/2015 | Harambee MLK Parade | Downtown Shreveport | 1:00 PM |
1/23/2015 | Elders Bal | TBD | TBD |
1/24/2015 | Centaur Bal | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 71101 | 6:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Dinner, 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $80 until 1/15/15, $85 thereafter; Black tie; Cash bar; Music "Side FX" |
1/24/2014 | Minden Mardi Gras Parade | Minden Historic District through Downtown Minden | 5:00 PM |
1/24/2014 | Springhill Mardi Gras Parade | 11:00 AM | |
1/30/2015 | Aesclepius Bal | TBD | TBD |
1/30/2015 | Akewa Bal | TBD | TBD |
1/31/2015 | Woman's Dept. Club | 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport LA 71101 | 11:30 AM |
1/31/2015 | Gemini Bal | Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport LA 71101 | 6:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $80; Open Bar; Breakfast at 11:00 PM; Black tie |
1/31/2015 | Dionysos Bal | TBD | TBD |
2/1/2015 | Barkus & Meoux Royalty Raffle | TBD | TBD |
2/6/2015 | Benton Elementary | 562 Hwy 162, Benton LA 71006 | Parade |
2/6/2015 | Centaur Float Loading | ||
2/6/2015 | Des Ambassaduers Bal | Diamond Jacks Crowne Ballroom, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111 | 6:30 PM Doors open; 8:00 PM Tableau; Tickets $75; Cash bar; Heavy horsd'ourves; Black tie |
2/7/2015 | Centaur Parade | ||
2/7/2015 | Harambee Bal | Horseshoe Riverdome | 7:00 PM; Tickets $75; Formal or African attire |
2/8/2015 | Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade | TBD | TBD |
2/13/2014 | Eden Gardens | 626 Eden Blvd., Shreveport LA 71106 | 10:00 AM; 3rd Grade Louisiana Learning Carnival (Group of 60-80; ages 8-10) |
2/13/2015 | Gemini Float Loading | TBD | |
2/13/2015 | Highland Bal | TBD | TBD |
2/13/2015 | Dionysos Float Loading | TBD | TBD |
2/14/2015 | Gemini Parade | ||
2/14/2015 | Dionysos Parade | ||
2/15/2015 | Highland Parade | ||
2/17/2015 | Fat Tuesday | ||
2/17/2015 | Aesclepius Childrens Parade | ||
2/17/2015 | Aesclepius Bridge Closing Ceremony |