KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/KMSS/KTAL/ After the annual festival was canceled last year due to COVID-19, Shreveport-longest Bossier’s parading Mardi Gras Krewe is set to return for its 33rd year, and the city has sent a reminder to merchants.
Vendors conducting sales on private land must obtain written authorization from the property owner, according to a statement on the City of Shreveport’s Facebook page.
The Krewe of Gemini parade will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., but a float loading event with vendors and trinkets will be held on Friday, the day before the parade.
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What time is the Shreveport parade today?
The parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 in downtown Shreveport, at Clyde Fant Pkwy and Lake St., and then travel south through the Broadmoor area. This free event will feature big floats and marching bands.
When does the parade of the Krewe of Gemini begin?
For anyone attending the Krewe of Gemini this weekend, the Shreveport Police Department has issued some instructions.
Beginning around 7 p.m. Friday, police will close Clyde Fant Parkway between Lake Street and Shreveport-Barksdale Highway. On parade day, it will reopen to traffic at 7 a.m. so that people may set up early Saturday, and it will close at 8 a.m. to prepare for the procession.
Before 7 a.m. on parade day, members of the public will not be able to put up tents or recreational vehicles, nor will they be allowed to save parking spaces on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway or the service road between Stoner Avenue and Shreveport Barksdale Highway.
Attendees who wish to park toward the end of the parade route in the Broadmoor area should respect all traffic and parking regulations and avoid blocking residential driveways, according to police.
When does the Highland parade in Shreveport take place?
On Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m., the ever-popular and unique Krewe of Highland Parade will parade through the historic Shreveport neighborhood. The theme for this year is Highland Royale.
When will the Krewe of Centaur parade begin?
The parade will begin on Clyde Fant Parkway at Lake St. in downtown Shreveport and travel south to Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, where it will continue west to E. KINGS HWY, when it will turn south and travel to Preston. The procession COMES TO AN END just before Preston, where a sign reads “Parade End.” At this point, the floats will stop throwing. RAIN OR SHINE, the parade will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Many people wonder, “Where is the best place along the parade route?” We can’t tell because we’re not watching but riding in the parade. However, we anticipate that you will be able to witness the procession and see some really spectacular stuff from anywhere along the route. Shreve City used to be very wild, but with the addition of barricades, it has grown slightly more tame in recent years. The parade’s final stretch, along E. Kings Hwy., used to be more family and residential oriented, but has recently gotten more WILD (at least from the floats’ perspective). In recent years, the most under-utilized regions have been ON Clyde Fant Parkway, rather than AT, but BETWEEN, the main crossings. (Therefore, park and go for a walk).
Also, do you want to see the parade during the day or at night? Our floats are ‘lit,’ so they can be seen in both day and night light. If you start watching the parade from the beginning, it will be mostly daylight for the duration. You’ll get a little daylight and a little night light if you stand along Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. in front of Shreve City. It will be all night if you get close to the end (along E. Kings Hwy.).
(Special Note: Floats will NOT throw before crossing Lake Street at the start of the parade, and will STOP throwing just before Preston St., where the “Parade End” sign is located.) If a float comes to a halt for any reason, tossing will come to a halt as well.)
STREETS CLOSED!! : You may want to’review’ the parade route the DAY BEFORE or MORNING OF the procession to see where you should stand. However, be advised that the city – CLOSES THE STREETS at roughly 2:00 p.m…. and that experienced parade goers start marking their spot (by tailgating) EARLY on parade day.
The city of Shreveport maintains an alcohol-free zone that is family-friendly. From the old railroad trestle to Stoner Ave., this is along Clyde Fant Parkway. For further information, you can contact the city. Drive down Stoner Ave till it intersects with Clyde Fant Parkway to get to this neighborhood.
What Does the Weather Have to Do With It? : The centaur procession RAIN OR SHINE, ROLLS! So keep an eye on the forecast. Warm clothing, an umbrella, and a slicker suit may or may not be required! Only a statement of dangerous conditions will bring the march to a halt (hail, excessive lightning, or a natural disaster).
SAFETY: During our parade, there will be nearly 200,000 people on the streets, therefore we must be cautious. Crossing in front or behind the floats is not allowed (you may believe we can see you, but we can’t.) We advise our riders to throw to the BACK OF THE CROWD in order to avoid getting too close… so don’t come too close.
When the parade pauses or stops, we Halt THROWING (the parade will regularly and inexplicably stop and start… we don’t know WHY, but it does, so we use these periods as OUR mini-intermission, where we rest and re-load… and don’t hurl).
(Floats will not begin tossing until they cross LAKE ST. at the commencement of the parade; they will NOT throw while lined up on Clyde Fant, waiting for the procession to begin… therefore avoid the float staging area on Clyde Fant! THE PARADE COMES TO AN END JUST BEFORE PRESTON STREET. Expect nothing at or after this crossroads… the procession is over… if you’re here, you’ve already missed it!)
It isn’t over until it is! BIG GAPS form between floats on occasion (we’re not sure why this happens, but it does… and we work hard each year to avoid it). However, the parade isn’t ended until the last float with a THE END banner passes by, which will most likely be followed by Fire Trucks and Police cars. (It’s probably not over if you haven’t tallied approximately 30 throwing floats.)
Throwing anything back at the float is never a good idea. Give it to that kid next to you (who you’ve been trampling on) if you don’t like what you have! (We’re providing without expecting anything in return.) We’ve had our hands full and aren’t looking!)
DON’T: Along Clyde Fant Parkway, new trees have been planted in the median. Please do not park your automobile near one of these new small trees.
ALWAYS: Make a day of it by bringing a lawn chair, a sandwich (or more), and an ice chest. Others should be respected… Obey the law and have a good time!! … Take a moment to appreciate the ART – WORK that has gone into each float. (They are completed by the riders and members of each individual float.) (And please consider becoming a member!)
What does a Gemini parade entail?
In recent times, the Krewe of Gemini was the first to parade in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana. The Krewe of Gemini is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of people from all areas of life who like spreading the word about the zodiac sign of Gemini.
How can I become a member of the Centaur Krewe?
The Krewe of Centaur, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the following objectives:
The development of the Shreveport and Bossier City Mardi Gras Carnival season.
The quickest and most convenient method to join the Krewe of Centaur is to purchase one of our membership options listed below. You can also attend one of our monthly meetings to sign up. Meetings are conducted at the NEW DEN at the Krewe of Centaur property on North Market at Aero Drive in Shreveport on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Request a membership form at the front desk, or simply drop by for a visit.