Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras Calendar of Events for the 2024 Season
If you know, you know! Revelers in Shreveport-Bossier City and the rest of the Ark-La-Tex celebrate Mardi Gras all year long! From parties to parades to coronations and grand bals, if it's about Carnival, you'll find what you're looking for here! Make sure you bookmark this page so you don't miss a single bead, throw, or party!
Please note, that as we get more information, we'll add it. Send any additional information or corrections to erin.bristol@townsquaremedia.com.
2024 NWLA Mardi Gras Calendar
Jan 05, Friday
· Mardi Gras Mambo (12th Night) – Krewe of Dionysos, Natchitoches
· Krewe of Excellence – 12th Night/Float Loading Party (Closed to membership only)
Jan 06, Saturday
· 12th Night Opening Party – Bossier Civic Center, 6 pm, $65
· Krewe of Excellence Parade, Natchitoches, 2 pm. NSU through downtown Natchitoches
Jan 12, Friday
· Sobek Bal
· Nemesis Bal
Jan 13, Saturday
· Sobek Parade
· Demeter Bal
· Justinian Bal – Horseshoe Casino Riverdome
Jan 14, Sunday
· Barkus & Meoux Jazz Brunch
Jan 15, Monday
· Harambee Parade – MLK Day
Jan 19, Friday
· Elders Bal
Jan 20, Saturday
· Centaur Bal at – Shreveport Convention Center, 6 pm
· Excellence Bal
Jan 21, Sunday
· Oceanus Brunch Bal – “Oceanus Rides Holiday Road”, LeBossier Event Center, Bossier City. $70 per person, $35 for 12yo and under. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Brunch buffet and cash bar. Attire is your Sunday best
Jan 26, Friday
· Atlas Bal – LeBossier Hotel Event Center
Jan 27, Saturday
· Gemini Bal – Shreveport Convention Center, 6 pm
· Minden Fasching Parade
· Dionysos Bal
Jan 28, Sunday
· Demeter Parade
Feb 2, Friday
· Ambassadeurs Bal
· Akewa Bal
Feb 3, Saturday
· Centaur Parade
Feb 4, Sunday
· Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade
Feb 09, Friday
· Highland Bal
· Oceanus Parade – Mall St. Vincent, Shreveport, 6 pm
Feb 10, Saturday
· Gemini Parade
· Harambee Bal
· Dionysos Parade
Feb 11, Sunday
· Highland Parade
Feb 13, Tuesday
· Fat Tuesday Children’s Parade
· Closing Celebration – hosted by the Krewes of Harambee & Sobek
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