It's that time of year when revelry is taken to the extreme in the great state of Louisiana.
With the help of the Shreveport Times, I've completed the painstaking task of putting together the complete list of Mardi Gras events in and Around The SBC ....
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH
7 pm: Krewe of Akewa Bal V @ Holiday Inn-Bossier City
Doors open at 7 pm, Presentation at 8 pm. Entertainment by Gator Dilla. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Call (318) 780-5211 for more information.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST
7 pm: Krewe of Gemini Grand Ball @ Bossier Civic Center
Live music by Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs. Open Bar. Admission is $75. Call 469-1568 for more information.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
6 pm: Krewe of Cotton Country Ball @ Belcher Community Center (Church St., Belcher)
This year's theme is "Wild Wild West". Call (318) 378-4504 for more information.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
11:30 am - Woman's Department Jazz Brunch @ Woman's Department Club
This event will include the presentation of Kings and Queens in the gala second-line dance parade, a brunch, and music by Timeless Tunes. Tickets are $25. Reservations are due by February 5th. Call 222-4286 for more information. The Club is located at 802 Margaret Place.
1 pm: Springhill Main Street Mardi Gras Parade on Main
This year's parade theme is "Hot, Hot, Hot!" This parade begins at the mall, travels down South Main Street, goes North to City Park and returns down First Street. This event is free. To get more information, become a vendor or participate in the parade, call (318) 539-5699.
1 pm: Krewe of Cotton Country Parade in Belcher
This event is free. To participate in the parade or get more info, call (318) 655-2447.
6 pm: Krewe of Elders Event @ American Legion
"Stepping Out With the Elders" will feature live entertainment, a raffle, a buffet and a cash bar. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. The American Legion is located at 5315 South Lakeshore Drive (on Cross Lake). For event or ticket info, call (318) 635-4901 or 464-4275.
6 pm: Krewe of Aquarius Parade in Logansport
This parade starts at Logansport High (on Hwy. 5) and ends at Riverfront Park. Float winners will be announced and receive trophies at the end of the parade. For more info, call (318) 464-8850 or 617-9363.
7 pm: Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal @ Natchitoches Events Center
This is a formal event. Tickets are $45 for members, $65 for guests. Call Cindy Davis at (318) 332-8038 for more information, or e-mail her at cindydavis123@aol.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
5 pm: Krewe of Atlas Bal @ American Legion
This year's theme is "Around The World in 80 Days." The Bal includes dinner. Tickets are $30 at the door or $25 in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kreweofatlas.org. The Legion is located at 5315 S. Lakeshore Dr. Call (318) 868-4362 for more information on the event.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
6 pm: Centaur Float Loading Party @ Centaur Den
Come out and see the floats get prepped for the parade and enjoy food, drinks and music. Dress is casual and the event is FREE. The Den is located at 948 N. Market St. in Shreveport. Call (318) 798-6341 for more information.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
4:30 pm - Krewe of Centaur Parade in Downtown Shreveport
This year's theme is "Centaur Says It All." The parade will begin on Clyde Fant Parkway, travel down Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy and end on Preston Ave. For more info, call (318) 798-6341.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
6:30 pm - Krewe of Arepo Grand Bal @ Horseshoe Riverdome
The theme of this year's Bal is "60 Years of Brilliance", paying tribute to Shreveport Opera's 60th anniversary. The event will include dinner, wine and beer, a cash bar, live entertainment and the presentation of all Mardi Gras courts. Tickets are $100 - $500. Call (318) 227-9563 for more information or visit http://www.shreveportopera.org/.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
5 pm: Krewe of Gemini Float Loading Party @ Gemini Den
Preview the floats before the parade. There will be a cash bar, music and face paiting. This even is Free. The Den is located at 2101 E. Texas St. in Bossier City. Call (318) 469-1568.
7 pm: Krewe of Highland Bal Masque @ Randle T. Moore Center
This year's theme is "British Invasion". The event will include hors d'oeuvres. Dress in formal attire or a costume but you MUST wear a mask. Tickets are $35. The RTM Center is located at 3101 Fairfield Ave. Call (318) 560-7171 for more information.
7 pm: Krewe of Dionysus Pre-Parade Party @ Knights of Columbus (Natchitoches)
Tickets are $10 (for nonmembers). Dress is casual. The event is at the Knights of Columbus, located at 1105 East 5th Street in Natchitoches. For more info, call Cheryl Calvert at (318) 352-2373 or 472-9494.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
4:30 pm - Krewe of Gemini Parade in Downtown Shreveport
The parade will take the same route as the Centaur Parade (beginning on Clyde Fant). Call (318) 469-1568 for more information.
5:30 pm - Krewe of Dionysos Parade in Natchitoches
(Route to be announced). For more information call (318) 332-8038.
7 pm: Krewe of Harambee Bal @ Horseshoe Riverdome
This year's theme is "Harambee Goes Carnival." There will be a buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $50. Call (318) 286-5878.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
2 pm: Krewe of Highland Parade (in Highland area of Shreveport)
This parade will start at Byrd High School and roll through the Highland neighborhood. Call (318) 560-7171.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH (Fat Tuesday)
6 pm: Krewe of Aesclepius Fat Tuesday Children's Parade @ Louisiana Boardwalk
Royalty will ride in convertibles and floats, wearing costumes and collar pieces. This event is free. Call (318) 573-1542 for more information.
11 pm: Krewe of Aesclepius Bridge Closing Ceremony & Toast @ Texas St. Bridge
A float from the Aesclepius parade will be in the center of the bridge and a float from Centaur and Gemini will be on either side of it ... Champagne will be poured and dispensed to the crowd for tasting. This event is free. Call (318) 573-1542.
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!! and BE SAFE THIS CARNIVAL SEASON!!!
For information on Mardi Gras events in NEW ORLEANS, go HERE.
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