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🐝Mardi Gras Events & Festivals

🐝Mardi Gras Events & Festivals

Ordavion Charleston
February 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

🎉 Mardi Gras Ladies Night Bingo – Hosted by NMV
🎭 Extensions of Excellence Presents: The Face of Emmett Till
👑 Float Loading VIP Royal Meet and Greet

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🏛️ Shreveport Mayor Appoints New Director of Community Development

A new leader is stepping up! Shreveport’s mayor has selected the next Director of Community Development, aiming to enhance programs that uplift local neighborhoods. Get to know the new appointee! 🏙️ Click Here

🎭 Youth Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball Promotes Bullying Prevention

Mardi Gras with a message! This unique event blends fun and awareness, encouraging young people to stand up against bullying—all while rocking their best sneakers and masks. 🎭👟 Click Here

🎉 Krewe of Gemini Prepares for Parade with Float Loading Party!

The excitement is building! The Krewe of Gemini’s float loading party kicks off Mardi Gras parade festivities with beads, fun, and plenty of carnival spirit. Get ready to roll! 🚚🎭 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🎉 Mardi Gras Ladies Night Bingo – Hosted by NMV

Get ready for a festive night of bingo, laughter, and prizes with a Mardi Gras twist!

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎭 Feeling lucky? Grab your friends and join the fun at the Mardi Gras Ladies Night Bingo!

👻 Shreveport Rouxgaroux

Uncover the eerie legends and myths of Louisiana’s infamous Rouxgaroux in this spooky Mardi Gras-themed event!

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🦇 Ready for some supernatural fun? Experience the mystery of the Shreveport Rouxgaroux!

🎨 Paint & Sip: Fleur De Lis

Create your own masterpiece while enjoying a relaxing evening of painting and sipping on your favorite drinks!

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🖌️ Ready to get creative? Join the Paint & Sip: Fleur De Lis event!

🍰 Cakes and Gators

Enjoy a unique combination of delicious cakes and thrilling gator encounters for a Mardi Gras-inspired experience!

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🐊 Ready for a wild and sweet adventure? Check out Cakes and Gators!

🎉 2024 Shreveport Celebration Party

An epic night of celebration, music, and entertainment for Shreveport locals and visitors!

📅 Date: February 13, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🥳 Don’t miss this exciting night! Get all the details for the Shreveport Celebration Party and dance the night away!

🛍️ Mardi Girl Market

Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with a market full of local vendors, unique finds, and festive shopping!

📅 Date: February 20, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
💜 Ready to shop ‘til you drop? Browse the amazing vendors at the Mardi Girl Market!

🎭 Extensions of Excellence Presents: The Face of Emmett Till

Experience a powerful theatrical production honoring the legacy of Emmett Till and the fight for justice.

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎟️ Don't miss this moving performance! Learn more about The Face of Emmett Till.

🌟 Fun Zone Glow Night

Get ready for an exciting night of neon lights, music, and interactive fun for all ages!

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎉 Don't miss this high-energy event! Find out more about Fun Zone Glow Night.

🎶 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

Enjoy a hilarious and heartwarming musical about love, relationships, and everything in between!

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
❤️ Ready for a night of laughter and romance? Get tickets for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!.

🎤 Katt Williams: Bossier City, LA

Comedy legend Katt Williams is bringing his latest stand-up tour to town! Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter.

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
😂 Secure your seats for Katt Williams Live.

👻 Shreveport Rouxgaroux

A thrilling, immersive Mardi Gras experience where mystery and legend come to life!

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🦇 Join the adventure and learn more about Shreveport Rouxgaroux.

🎭 This Ain’t Funny – Comedy Showcase

A night of raw, unfiltered, and hilarious stand-up from some of the best comedians in the game.

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🤣 Ready for gut-busting laughter? Don’t miss This Ain’t Funny.

👑 Float Loading VIP Royal Meet and Greet

Get up close and personal with Mardi Gras royalty before the big parade!

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎭 Be part of the exclusive celebration at the Float Loading VIP Royal Meet and Greet.

🎨 Artipsy: For the Culture Paint Party

Unleash your creativity while celebrating culture, music, and good vibes at this vibrant paint party!

📅 Date: February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🖌️ Grab your brushes and join Artipsy: For the Culture Paint Party.

CIVIL INSIGHT

🚒 Special Meeting: Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board

The Environmental Court will convene to address cases related to environmental and property standards violations.

The session will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Government Plaza. The public is welcome to attend. Click here for more details — 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA.

🧹 Invitation for Bids: Janitorial Supplies and Disposable Goods

The Parish of Caddo is inviting bids for IFB 25-10, covering janitorial supplies, trash liners, paper products, and disposable goods.

Bid Period: February 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
Location: Government Plaza, 1st Floor, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their bids within the specified period. Click here for more details.

🧹 Invitation for Bids: Janitorial Supplies and Disposable Goods

On the agenda for today’s Regular Session Meeting:

Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Additions
Citizens Comments
Special Resolutions
Communiques and Committee Reports
President’s Report
Public Hearing on Ordinances
Ordinances for Final Passage
Introduction of New Ordinances

The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Government Plaza. The public is encouraged to attend. Click here for more details — 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

WEATHER

Thursday

38 🌡️ 21 | ☀️ | 55% 🥵 | 💨 N 13 mph

Note: Very cold with decreasing clouds.

Severe Weather Alert: An Arctic outbreak has enveloped the central U.S., bringing frigid temperatures to the south, including Shreveport. Extreme cold warnings and advisories are in effect, with temperatures significantly below average. Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold.

Friday

42 🌡️ 31 | ⛅ | 0% 🥵 | 💨 N 10 mph

Note: Cold with increasing cloudiness; a warmup is on the way.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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📢 Need Yard Announcements?

Make your special occasions stand out with Shreveport Yard Announcement Rental! Our eye-catching yard signs are perfect for celebrating birthdays, graduations, and other milestones. Each sign is designed to add a personal touch and make your message unforgettable. Ready to order your custom yard announcement? Contact us at OUR WEBSITE and let us help you create a memorable display for your event!

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