Shreveport gears up for Mudbug Madness, Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown

SHREVEPORT, LA — Memorial Day weekend in the ArkLaTex has always been synonymous with spicy seafood and cold drinks, but this year, the region is doubling down on the excitement.

Downtown Shreveport is set to become the ultimate epicenter of Southern culture as two of the area’s most anticipated events — the legendary Mudbug Madness Festival and the high-octane Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown — join forces to take over the riverfront beginning Friday.

Whether you are looking to peel a few pounds of Louisiana crawfish or feel the thunderous return of the fastest outboard powerboats in the nation, this weekend is for you.

Mudbug Madness

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