We have some great festivals in and around the Shreveport area. I've previously written about theRed River Revel. It rolls around every year at the beginning of October and in my mind is associated with cooler weather, food, and art.
In Shreveport when spring rolls around, you know it's time for the festivals to begin again. The season starts of with Mardi Gras parades and parties. That has come and gone for this year, but that doesn't mean all the fun is over. Here is a list of festivals coming up in Shreveport, Bossier City and other towns across northwest Louisiana. I hope to see you at a few of them!
Mardi Gras in Shreveport - Mardi Gras is officially over, but this link will take you to pictures from the various parades in the area if you want to see how Shreveport does Mardi Gras.
MARCH 7th
The Jonquil Jubilee - Jonquils (aka daffodils) are one of my favorite flowers and to see a wide sweep of them across a pasture or in a woodland setting is a sight to behold. There are many vendors at this festival as well as tours of historic homes in addition to viewing the daffodils.
APRIL 10th-11th
American Rose Center - Each spring the Gardens of the American Rose Center on the western edge of Shreveport hosts a Full Bloom Spring Celebration. If you love roses, this is the place to be.
APRIL 17th-26th
Holiday in Dixie - This is one of the best family-oriented festivals we have. And it has something for everyone. There's a treasure hunt, doo-dah parade, carnival, photography contests, military ball - you're bound to find a way to have fun.
MAY 2nd - 3rd
Cinco de Mayo Festival - A celebration of Hispanic culture in the Ark-la-tex with good food, chihuahua dog races, and dance contests!
MAY 9th-10th
Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show 2009
Defenders of Liberty
Show Time is at 10:00 a.m. With free admission and free parking, you can hardly go wrong spending the day at the air show. Just be sure to bring sunscreen. The show has something of interest to everyone. Performers include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Chilean Halcones, Greg Poe, Shockwave Jet Truck, E Team Skydivers, Vintage Warbirds, and a Sunday Mother's Day Concert by country music star, Aaron Tippin!
MAY 16th
8th Annual David Rice Memorial Angel Run - A good excuse to get ourdoors and get some exercise. Proceeds from this fun 5k walk/run benefits Holy Angels Residence facility for developmentally and mentally challenged children and adults.
MAY 21st - 24th
Mudbug Madness - Another excuse to eat!! For those of you who may not know, mudbugs are crawfish. That's right - crawfish, not crayfish. If you saw a picture of their houses, you'd know why we call them mudbugs. But I digress.
This is always a fun festival with plenty to eat and plenty of Cajun music and dancing. There are even crawfish eating contests in several age categories (just to make it fair).
Shreveport and the rest of northwest Louisiana is an interesting mixture of Texas and Cajun influences, and our festivals and culture reflect this unique blend. Spring is a great time to get out and soak it all in before the dog days of summer are upon us.
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