Mardi Gras 2026 in the ArkLaTex

SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s that time of year again for colorful beads, delicious king cake, and of course, the annual Mardi Gras parades.

Events are already lined up around the region. We’ve put together a handy list of events for you to help you make your plans, starting with the biggest parades, along with a complete list of what’s happening.

The Krewe of Sobek was formed by nine visionaries who wanted to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to the minority communities of Shreveport. Two decades later, they are still going strong and continue to grow and remain true to their motto “Rebirth, Strength and Tenacity.”

The Krewe of Sobek Parade rolls on Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. from the Fair Grounds Fields parking lot and makes its way through Shreveport’s Queensborough neighborhood…

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