Shreveport-Bossier 2022 Mardi Gras Guide: Parades, Grand Balls, King Cakes, More

January 06, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Despite the circumstances of COVID-19, Shreveport Mardi Gras floats will once again ride in 2022! We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier, from the list of parades to the best place to find king cakes. We’ve got you covered!

PARADES:  Krewe of Sobek  Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Starts at the Fair Grounds. Krewe of Harambee Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Starts at Milam Street at Texas Street Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Held at Louisiana State Fair Grounds.

Krewe of Centaur Feb.19 at 3:00 p.m. Starts downtown Shreveport on Clyde Fant Parkway

Laine Hardy will serve as Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Centaur parade. Krewe of Gemini Feb. 26 at 3:00 p.m. Starts downtown Shreveport on Clyde Fant Parkway Krewe of Highland Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Starts at intersection of Gregg Avenue at Gilbert DriveFLOAT LOADING PARTIES: Krewe of Harambee Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. 1049 Grimmett Drive Krewe of Centaur Feb. 18 time TBA 351 Aero Drive Krewe of Gemini Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. 2101 E. Texas Street, Bossier CityGRAND BALLS: Krewe of Sobek Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center

Krewe of Oceanus Feb 4. at 7 p.m. Cordaro’s Events Center Krewe of Centaur Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center Krewe of Atlas Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center Krewe of Gemini Feb.12 at 6:30 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center Krewe of Highland Feb. 25 at 6:00 p.m. TBA Krewe of Harambee Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center

KING CAKES:

Lilah’s Bakery1718 Centenary Blvd.

Prep Cakes Bakery504 E Kings Hwy Ste B

Julie Anne’s Bakery & Cake825 Kings Hwy

Lowder Baking Company4019 Fern Ave

OTHER EVENTS:

East Bank Mardi Gras Market and Golf Cart Parade Feb. 12 at 4 p.m.East Bank District

Pardi Gras – Flashback Friday March 4 at 6 p.m.Hurricane Alley LIVE in the East Bank District

Don’t see a Mardi Gras event in Shreveport-Bossier listed above? Don’t see your favorite king cake vendor? Let us know and we’ll add it! Just send an email to [email protected].

Photo courtesy of the Shreveport-Bossier Tourism Bureau