Here's every Mardi Gras parade and bal happening in and around Shreveport in 2023
Mardi Gras will be here before you know it and it's time to start filling up your calendar will all of the festive events coming up like the different parades and bals taking place in and around the Shreveport-Bossier area.
Saturday, January 7
Krewe of Excellence Parade at 2 p.m. in Natchitoches
NWLA 12th Night Celebration hosted by Krewe of Gemini
From 7 p.m. - Midnight.
Taking place at Phoenix 2.0 at 400 Commerce St. in downtown Shreveport.
Tickets are $70/each at the door and the event is ages 21 and up.
Dress code is Mardi Gras attire, there will be an open bar and food trucks on site.
Friday, January 13
Krewe of Sobek Grand Bal "Sobek Travels the World"
The doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center at 400 Caddo St. in downtown Shreveport.
Tickets are $85/each and the dress code is formal wear.
Hors d'Oeurvres will be served along with a cash bar.
Saturday, January 14
Krewe of Sobek Parade at 1 p.m. at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds in Shreveport.
Krewe of Demeter Grand Bal "Louisiana Saturday Night"
The doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Dave Means Building at 10117 U.S. Hwy 171 in Grand Cane.
Tickets are $85/each with the option to add a bottomless cup for $20/each and a buffet provided by Billy B's Cajun Grill.
Dress code is formal or theme attire with entertainment by DJ Cody Kaufman.
Krewe of Nemesis Grand Bal "To Infinity and Beyond"
The doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Springhill Convention Center.
Tickets are $75/each with a buffet included and "Bring Your Own Beer."
Dress code is black tie.
Monday, January 16
Krewe of Harambee Parade
Friday, January 20
Krewe of Justinian Grand Bal "Purple Reign"
The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the Horseshoe Riverdome in Bossier City.
Tickets are $100/each that includes hors'oeurvres and a cash bar.
Dress code is black tie.
Saturday, January 21
Atlas Grand Bal "Atlas Through the Years"
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center at 400 Caddo St. in downtown Shreveport.
Tickets are $90/each and $45/each for ages 12 and under that includes a buffet and cash bar.
Dress code is black tie.
Friday, January 27
Elders Grand Bal
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the American Legion in Shreveport.
Tickets are $75/each with a buffet and cash bar included.
Dress code is black tie optional.
Saturday, January 28
Centaur Grand Bal "A Million Dreams"
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center at 400 Caddo St. in downtown Shreveport.
Tickets are $110/each in advance, $125/each at the door. Tickets for guests 16 years and under are $55/each in advance and $70 at the door.
Tickets include an open bar and breakfast after the tableau.
Dress code is black tie.
Krewe of Demeter Parade in Mansfield.
Krewe of Excellence Bal "Mardi Gras at the Apollo"
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Located at the Natchitoches Event Center at 750 2nd St. in Natchitoches.
Tickets are $75/each and include a buffet, cash bar or you can BYOB.
Dress code is black tie.
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Friday, February 3
Ambassadeurs Grand Bal "Bonne Fete 21"
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the Sam's Town Ballroom at 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy in Shreveport.
Tickets are $95/each and include a buffet and cash bar.
Dress code is black tie.
Saturday, February 4
Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal "A Silver Jubilee"
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Natchitoches Event Center at 750 2nd St. in Natchitoches.
Tickets are $100/each and include a buffet and BYOB.
Dress code is black tie.
Gemini Grand Bal "Ain't No Party Like a Gemini Party"
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center at 400 Caddo St. in downtown Shreveport.
Tickets are $110/each and include a light buffet and open bar.
Dress code is black tie.
Springhill Mainstreet Parade at 1 p.m.
Minden Fasching Parade
Sunday, February 5
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Jazz Brunch Bal "Geek'd Con"
Doors open at Noon.
Located at the LA State Fair Grounds Ag Building in Shreveport.
Tickets are $65/each and $40/each for 12 years and younger and includes a buffet and cash bar.
Dress code is Sunday best or themed costume.
Friday, February 10
Krewe of Oceanus Grand Bal "Music Can Change the World"
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the Bossier Convention Center at 620 Benton Rd. in Bossier City.
Tickets are $80/each and $40/each for 12 years and under with a buffet and cash bar included.
Dress code is formal attire.
Saturday, February 11
Krewe of Centaur Parade
Sunday, February 12
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade at the State Fair Grounds in Shreveport.
Friday, February 17
Krewe of Highland Grand Bal "Highland Goes Greek"
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Located at the Centenary Gold Dome at Centenary College at 2911 Centenary Blvd. in Shreveport.
Tickets are $65/each and include a buffet and a cash bar.
Dress code is formal attire or costumes.
Saturday, February 18
Krewe of Gemini Parade
Krewe of Harambee Grand Bal
Krewe of Dionysos Parade
Sunday, February 19
Krewe of Highland Parde
Tuesday, February 21 - Mardi Gras Day
Children's Parade at the Pierre-Bossier Mall.
Fat Tuesday Celebration hosted by Krewes of Sobek and Harambee at the Louisiana Daiquiri Cafe
Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.
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