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🐝 Mardi Gras, Galentines & Super Bowl Parties This Weekend

🐝 Mardi Gras, Galentines & Super Bowl Parties This Weekend

Ordavion Charleston
February 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes

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Evening! The Shreveport Buzz is better than counting sheep—why sleep when you can enjoy this?

In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

🎭 The Gilded Oysters Mardi Gras & Valentine's Market – Celebrate in Style!
💕 Galentine’s Day Gals Event – Because Besties Deserve a Celebration!
🔥 Super Bowl Sunday Smokeout with Caltex BBQ – The Ultimate Game Day Feast!

— Ordavion Charleston

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THE DIGEST

🎭 Mardi Gras in Shreveport: Inside SOBEK’s Candyland-Themed Ball

Sweet celebrations ahead! SOBEK’s annual Mardi Gras bal is bringing a Candyland theme to the party, with dazzling decor, extravagant costumes, and plenty of festive fun. Get a peek inside the magic! 🍭 Click Here

🛍️ Mardi Gras Shopping & Festivities Light Up Bossier City!

Need the perfect parade outfit or festive decor? Bossier City is packed with Mardi Gras shopping events this weekend, making it easy to gear up for Carnival season in style! 🎉 Click Here

💻 LaTech’s LTRI Program Prepares Students for Cybersecurity Careers

Future cyber pros in the making! Louisiana Tech’s LTRI is equipping students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity through its Cyber Technology Practitioner Program. A major step for workforce development! 🔐 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🎨 Paint & Sip: Love Is in Bloom – A Creative Valentine’s Night!

Unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite drink at this romantic and fun-filled paint night.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🖌️ Ready to create something special? Get all the details for Paint and Sip: Love Is in Bloom and make it a memorable evening!

🐟 Fish Fry Friday: The Best Fried Seafood in Town!

Enjoy a classic Southern fish fry with crispy catfish, hush puppies, and all the fixings at this delicious weekly event.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍽️ Ready for a seafood feast? Get all the details for Fish Fry Friday and bring your appetite!

✨ Fun Zone Glow Night: Glow Up Your Friday Night!

Kick off your weekend with neon lights, music, and high-energy fun at this glow-in-the-dark experience for all ages.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Ready to light up the night? Get all the details for Fun Zone Glow Night and don’t miss the fun!

🏒 Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Lone Star Brahmas: Ladies Night at the Rink!

Cheer on the Mudbugs in this intense hockey showdown, with special deals for the ladies!

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔥 Ready for action on the ice? Get all the details for Mudbugs vs. Lone Star Brahmas and support your hometown team!

💃 Galentine’s Night Out: A Celebration of Friendship!

Grab your besties and get ready for an unforgettable night filled with cocktails, laughter, and fun.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
👯‍♀️ Ready for the ultimate girls' night? Get all the details for Galentine’s Night Out and celebrate with your crew!

😂 Lavelle Dontae Comedy Tour – A Night of Laughter!

Prepare for side-splitting jokes and top-tier stand-up comedy with Lavelle Dontae as he brings his hilarious tour to town.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🤣 Ready to laugh the night away? Get all the details for the Lavelle Dontae Comedy Tour and grab your tickets!

🎭 Don’t Call Me White Girl Presents: Stand Up or Sit Down Comedy Tour!

Experience a unique comedy show featuring bold humor and unfiltered fun with Don’t Call Me White Girl.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
😂 Ready for a night of real, raw comedy? Get all the details for Stand Up or Sit Down Comedy Tour and don’t miss out!

👑 Lights, Camera, King Cake – A Sweet Celebration of Film & Pastries!

Indulge in delicious king cake while supporting local film education at this fun and tasty event.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎬 Ready for sweets & cinema? Get all the details for Lights, Camera, King Cake and enjoy a festive night!

🐂 Bulls, Bands & Barrels – A Wild Night of Rodeo Action!

Experience heart-pounding rodeo action with live music performances by Gavin Adcock and Hudson Westbrook.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🤠 Ready for an adrenaline rush? Get all the details for Bulls, Bands & Barrels and witness the best in rodeo entertainment!

📖 African American Read-In: Honoring Black Voices in Literature!

Join this inspiring event featuring readings from African American authors in celebration of Black History Month.

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Location: Greenwood, LA
📚 Ready to celebrate literature & culture? Get all the details for the African American Read-In and be part of this meaningful gathering!

🎭 The Gilded Oysters Mardi Gras & Valentine's Market – Celebrate in Style!

Shop local, find unique Mardi Gras and Valentine’s gifts, and enjoy a festive atmosphere at this special market event.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
💜💛💚 Ready to shop & celebrate? Get all the details for The Gilded Oysters Mardi Gras & Valentine's Market and find something special!

🎨 Paint & Sip: Mardi Gras Mask – Let Your Creativity Shine!

Unleash your inner artist with this fun paint & sip session, featuring a festive Mardi Gras theme.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎭 Ready to get artsy? Get all the details for Paint & Sip: Mardi Gras Mask and create your masterpiece!

🎷 Bossier Schools Gemini Jam Session – A Night of Music & Talent!

Experience incredible performances from talented students at this lively Gemini Jam Session.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🎶 Ready to be amazed? Get all the details for Bossier Schools Gemini Jam Session and support young musicians!

🛍️ Bossier Night Market – Shop Under the Stars!

Discover a massive outdoor shopping experience with 200+ vendors, food trucks, live music, and more!

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🌙 Ready for a fun night out? Get all the details for the Bossier Night Market and enjoy an evening of shopping & entertainment!

👑 Centaur Grand Bal XXXIII – The Ultimate Mardi Gras Party!

Celebrate Mardi Gras in grand style with extravagant costumes, music, and a night of revelry.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎭 Ready for a night to remember? Get all the details for Centaur Grand Bal XXXIII and join the festivities!

🍻 Loud & Local Beer Release Party – Cheers to Local Brews!

Join Great Raft Brewing for an exciting new beer release, featuring live music and good vibes.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍺 Ready to try something new? Get all the details for the Loud & Local Beer Release Party and raise a glass!

💖 Chyna’s Galentine’s Party – A Night for the Ladies!

Celebrate friendship with a night of fun, laughter, and girl power at this special Galentine’s event.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
👯‍♀️ Ready to celebrate? Get all the details for Chyna’s Galentine’s Party and treat yourself to a night of fun!

💕 Galentine’s Day Gals Event – Because Besties Deserve a Celebration!

Enjoy a fun-filled Galentine’s celebration with drinks, activities, and all the good vibes.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌸 Ready for some girl time? Get all the details for the Galentine’s Day Gals Event and make it a night to remember!

🎨 Artipsy Presents Galentine’s Brunch & Paint – Sip, Paint, & Celebrate Friendship!

Enjoy a delicious brunch while painting a masterpiece at this special Galentine’s event.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🥂 Ready for a creative brunch? Get all the details for Artipsy Presents Galentine’s Brunch & Paint and make it a day of fun & creativity!

🎉 United Bingo Party – Fun, Prizes, & Excitement!

Try your luck and enjoy a thrilling night of bingo at this exciting community event.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔢 Ready to win big? Get all the details for the United Bingo Party and see if luck is on your side!

🏆 The 37th Annual Shreveport-Bossier-DeSoto African American Awards Banquet

Celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in the African American community at this prestigious event.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🥇 Ready to be inspired? Get all the details for the 37th Annual African American Awards Banquet and celebrate excellence!

🏒 Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Lone Star Brahmas: Hat Tricks & Hirsch Hits!

Experience the thrill of live hockey as the Mudbugs take on the Brahmas in an action-packed game.

📅 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔥 Ready for some hockey action? Get all the details for Mudbugs vs. Lone Star Brahmas and cheer for your team!

📖 February Writers Circle No. 2 – Calling All Writers!

Join fellow writers for a creative session where ideas flow, stories unfold, and inspiration strikes.

📅 Date: February 9, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
✍️ Ready to write? Get all the details for the February Writers Circle No. 2 and bring your words to life!

🍽️ Backdoor Biscuit Bash – Brunch Like Never Before!

Enjoy delicious homemade biscuits, live music, and great vibes at this local favorite brunch event.

📅 Date: February 9, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🥞 Ready for some fluffy goodness? Get all the details for the Backdoor Biscuit Bash and start your Sunday right!

🏈 Super Bowl Sunday at Praise Temple of Shreveport – A Celebration of Fellowship & Football!

Join the Praise Temple family for a fun and uplifting Super Bowl watch party with food, friends, and faith!

📅 Date: February 9, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🙌 Ready to celebrate? Get all the details for Super Bowl Sunday at Praise Temple and enjoy the big game!

🔥 Super Bowl Sunday Smokeout with Caltex BBQ – The Ultimate Game Day Feast!

Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ, cold drinks, and the best Super Bowl atmosphere in town!

📅 Date: February 9, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍖 Ready for a smoky, savory Super Bowl? Get all the details for the Super Bowl Sunday Smokeout with Caltex BBQ and dig in while watching the big game!

CIVIL INSIGHT

🏛️ Regular Session Meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission

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 6, 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.

WEATHER

Friday

81 🌡️ 68 | 🌤️ | 60% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine; the temperature is approaching the record high of 29°C set in 2017.

Saturday

84 🌡️ 58 | 🌤️ | 80% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Partly sunny, breezy, and humid; a dramatic cooldown is expected over the next couple of days.

Sunday

62 🌡️ 45 | 🌧️ | 80% 🥵 | 💨 ESE 6 mph

Note: Mostly cloudy and cooler with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm.

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!

LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

First Methodist Church | Miles Pike | 11:00 AM
Bear's | Super Bowl Party | 3:00 PM

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THANKS!

Hope you found this newsletter as fun as a parade—now pass it on to a friend and keep the party going!