Mardi Gras

If you love the Bossier City Night Market and you're also a fan of Mardi Gras, you're going to love this event!

I'm no baker or food expert, but it seems like some creative type could come up with an edible alternative to the plastic baby, that would be able to be baked in, or at least placed inside the cake before packaging, so the surprise tradition could be kept alive!

Mardi Gras is a celebration steeped in history with a rich tradition. But how did it get its start and who was the first to celebrate in the United States? Mobile or New Orleans?

If this Mardi Gras will be your first time to yell, 'Throw me something, mister,' this guide is for you!

Have you ever wondered why the dates for Mardi Gras and Easter can fluctuate so much from year to year? As a dedicated fan of both holidays, I had the same question.

Last year, in a move that confused a lot of people from Louisiana, Softsoap came out with a limited edition Mardi Gras scent. No surprise here, but they aren't offering it for sale this year. However, we did a little sleuthing on the internet and we found it for our Mardi Gras-loving friends on several resale sites.

So you've been invited to attend your first Mardi Gras bal here in Shreveport, but you have no idea what to expect. No worries! We've got a full list of what you should and shouldn't do.

The East Bank District in Bossier City is ready to let the good times roll with their 2023 Mardi Gras Market and Parade!

You won't miss a parade, party, or bal with our Shreveport-Bossier City Mardi Gras calendar of events!

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on January 6th, but what is it all about, and what does it have to do with our Mardi Gras celebrations here in Louisiana?