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Book your group for a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras party at the 16th Annual Red River Mardi Gras Bash in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana. The party, an American Bus Association Top 100 Event, starts at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.
Party-goers enjoying the Red River Mardi Gras Bash
“The Red River Mardi Gras Bash is an easy, one-stop-shop experience designed exclusively for groups,” said Erica Telsee, tourism sales manager at the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. “Our event takes all of the challenges out of attending a Mardi Gras parade with a large group. We provide everything from great food and live music to an exclusive front-row view of the parade.”
A crowd enjoying a Mardi Gras parade
Groups will enjoy the Krewe of Centaur Parade – one of the largest Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana. The climate-controlled party tent is located along the parade route, and tickets to the bash include live entertainment, savory Cajun and Creole food, king cake, and a commemorative Mardi Gras bead and t-shirt.
Enjoy the climate-controlled party tent
Once the parade takes off, groups can see brightly colored floats, marching bands, outrageous Mardi Gras personalities, and, of course, catch some beads!
“Just like Mardi Gras is a tradition in Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Bash in Shreveport has become a tradition for Little Rock Tours,” said Haileigh Steed of Little Rock Tours in Little Rock, Arkansas. “From the exciting Cajun music, colorful floats, and delicious food, it always sets the tone for a great year of tours! The family-friendly atmosphere is perfect for any and all groups.”
Groups looking to add additional Mardi Gras experiences to their itineraries can take a behind-the-scenes tour at Lilah’s King Cakes to see how authentic king cakes are made, or shop for Mardi Gras souvenirs and parade essentials at Tubbs Hardware and Cajun Gifts. Your group will also love the gaming and entertainment at five riverboat casinos and horseracing track.
East Bank District and Plaza is the newest entertainment district to be added to Shreveport-Bossier’s vibrant nightlife scene. The district is Louisiana’s only open container district outside of New Orleans and is in walking distance of area casinos, hotels, and Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets. Bossier City’s historic downtown has been reimagined and redeveloped with restaurants and attractions including Flying Heart Brewing and Pub, Bossier Arts Council, BeauxJax Crafthouse, Frozen Pirogue, Bayou Axe Co., and an entertainment plaza.
Tickets to the Red River Mardi Gras Bashh are $40 per person. Must be 21 years to attend. For more information about hotel discounts and group rate information in Shreveport-Bossier, contact Erica Telsee, group sales manager at the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, at etelsee@sbctb.org, call 1-800-551-8682 ext.104 or visit www.shreveport-bossier.org/mardigras/mardi-gras-bash.
