NWLA Updated Mardi Gras Calendar of Events for the 2022-23 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.

2022
Friday, August 5th:
Krewe of Justinian Coronation at Sam's Town. Doors open at 7 pm, with tableau at 7:30 pm. The theme is 'Strike a Pose.' Tickets are $75 and include a cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Dress is black tie.

Sunday, August 7th:
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Coronation at the Louisiana State Fairground's Ag Building. Doors open at 11:30 am with the presentation at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $60 for adults and $30 for children 12 years old and under. Dress is 'cosplay' or Sunday best.

Saturday, August 13th:
Krewe of Centaur Midway to Mardi Gras Coronation at the Bossier Civic Center. Doors open at 6 pm, with the presentation at 8 pm. Tickets are $75 in advance, $85 at the door, and include an open bar. Dress is Mardi Gras casual.

Saturday, August 20th:
Krewe of Elders Coronation at the Shreveport Moose Lodge. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $55 and dress is black, white, or red dressy attire.
Krewe of Harambee Coronation

Saturday, August 27th:
Krewe of Dionysos Coronation

Friday, September 9th:
Krewe of Sobek Coronation

Saturday, September 10th:
Krewe of Demeter Coronation

Saturday, September 17th:
Krewe des Ambassadeurs Coronation

Saturday, September 24th:
Krewe of Highland Coronation

Saturday, October 28th:
Krewe of Justinian Midway to Mardi Gras party at ArtSpace.

2023
Friday, January 6th:
Royalty mixer

Saturday, January 7th:
Mardi Gras Mass at St. Pius X
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 the Bossier Civic Center hosted by the Krewes of Centaur and 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