Shreveport-Bossier Mardi Gras Calendar of Events for the 2023 Season

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If you know, you know! Revelers in Shreveport-Bossier City and the rest of the Ark-La-Tex celebrate Mardi Gras all year long! From parties to parades to coronations and grand bals, if it's about Carnival, you'll find what you're looking for here! Make sure you bookmark this page so you don't miss a single bead, throw, or party!

Please note, as we get more information, we'll add it. Send any additional information or corrections to erin.bristol@townsquaremedia.com.

2023 NWLA Mardi Gras Calendar
Friday, January 6th:
Royalty mixer

Saturday, January 7th:
Mardi Gras Mass at St. Pius X at 9 am
Krewe of Excellence Flag Raising Ceremony at 9 am at MLK Pocket Park in Natchitoches
Loblolly 12th Night Revelers Luncheon
Krewe of Excellence Parade (2 pm) and 12th Night Celebration following the parade
NWLA 12th Night Party at Phoenix 2.0 hosted by the Krewe of Gemini

Friday, January 13th:
Krewe of Sobek Grand Bal

Saturday, January 14th:
Krewe of Demeter Grand Bal
Krewe of Nemesis Grand Bal

Friday, January 20th:
Krewe of Justinian Grand Bal at the Horseshoe Casino Riverdome

Saturday, January 21st:
Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal

Friday, January 27th:
Krewe of Elders Grand Bal

Saturday, January 28th:
Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal at the Shreveport Convention Center
Krewe of Demeter Parade
Krewe of Excellence Grand Bal

Friday, February 3rd:
Krewe des Ambassadeurs Grand Bal

Saturday, February 4th:
Krewe of Gemini Grand Bal at the Shreveport Convention Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm with tableau at 8 pm. Tickets are $110. Dress is formal/black tie.
Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal
Minden Fasching Parade

Sunday, February 5th:
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch

Friday, February 10th:
Krewe of Oceanus Grand Bal

Saturday, February 11th:
Krewe of Centaur Parade

Sunday, February 12th:
Krewe of Oceanus Parade
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds

Friday, February 17th:
Krewe of Highland Grand Bal

Saturday, February 18th:
Krewe of Gemini Parade
Krewe of Harambee Grand Bal

Tuesday, February 21st: Fat Tuesday
Children's Parade at Pierre Bossier Mall