While contrary to popular belief, there is much more to Mardi Gras than parties, King Cakes, Coronations and Grand Bals. The Krewes of North West Louisiana strive to make the community a better place to live, work and play. Click below to find out more info.
Each Mardi Gras Krewe has a Royal Court which is selected each year. Every Krewe is different, however most will include a Captain, King, Queen, Dukes, Duchesses, Prince's and Princesses'. Make sure to find out who is the Current Reigning Royalty for Mardi Gras in NWLA.
This page is still under construction, however the Calendar is up to date.
EVERYONE HAS DREAMED OF BECOMING FAMOUS OR AT LEAST HAVING THEIR 30 SECONDS OF FAME. LET THE FUN START NOW!
With so many different Krewes, and numerous parades that roll down the streets of NWLA, how do you know which one to chose? To find out how to have your own 30 seconds of fame, be a rockstar for a day, and make memories for a lifetime, click below.
Mardi Gras celebrations are part of the basis of the slogan, Laissez les bons temps rouler, (Let the good times roll). On Mardi Gras Day, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the last parades of the season wrap up and the celebrations come to a close with the Meeting of the Courts (a.k.a. Bridge Closing Ceremony) which is held each year at the top of the Texas Street Bridge between the two cities of Shreveport / Bossier.
SO... YOU WANT TO BE A ROCKSTAR?
Stay local - eat local
POWER
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ABOUT SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER
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- Stone Forks
- Blind Tiger
- Monjuni's
- Superior Bar & Grill
- Herby K's
FAITH
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KREWES OF NWLA
- Hilton Downtown Convention Center & Hotel
- Eldorado Resort Casino & Hotel
- Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
- Margaritaville Casino & Hotel
- Remington Suites
Countless parades roll down the streets, find the right one for your family.
JUSTICE
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History of Mardi Gras
It's not just about drinking, its about religion, friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime.
North West Louisiana, also known as the Ark-La-Tex is comprised of approximately 14 Krewes with 1 Super Krewe forming the backbone of the Mardi Gras Community in NWLA. Click below to find out more about the Krewes.
Shreveport-Bossier is closer than you think