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port-Bossier. For a complete guide to Carnival season events in Shreveport and Bossier City, as well as useful parade day tips, parade route maps and more, download the Gris Gris Guide to Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier. This sweepstakes is limited to one entry per person. All entries must be received by 12 a.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. The sweepstakes winner will be responsible for his or her own travel to and from Shreveport, Louisiana. Winner must be 21 years of age or older in order to claim the prize. For complete sweepstakes rules or more information, visit www.Shreveport-Bossier.org/mardigras. The Krewe of Highland Parade is a unique Mardi Gras parade set in Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood. It features unique floats - many of which are quirky and homemade - and unusual throws like hot dogs from the Krewe of Bar-B-Q. Other major seasonal events include float-loading parties, masked balls and festive food events. Shreveport-Bossier, known as Louisiana’s Other Side, is a mixture of the spicy Cajun attitude and wide-open Texas spirit. It’s a unique destination in northwest Louisiana where Creole meets cowboy. It’s where hot crawfish meets
big Texas steaks. Our blend of cultures have a tendency to sneak up and surprise you. You have to come here to experience the vast musical heritage and stand on the stage where Elvis Presley had his first professional debut, cruise on the mighty Red River, shop on the riverfront, tango with Lady Luck at six Vegas style casinos or catch a heart pounding race at the racetrack. If you are looking for a destination that offers variety and spice of life, then you’ve come to the right place. Six Riverboat Casinos Our riverboat casinos are floating palaces, tributes to the frontier tradition of 24-hour fun and excitement. Along with traditional gaming, our casinos host fabulous entertainment and an assortment of restaurants and buffets. And don’t be surprised to find a famous star or two at your gaming table or favorite club. Find out what so many people already know . . . this is a great place to be, Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side. For more visitor information on Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side, visit the website at www.Shreveport-Bossier.org or call 800-551-8682. WINTER, SPRING, 2016 2017~~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM || -23-23-