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Covington Heritage Foundation 2023 Antiques & Uniques Festival

  COVINGTON, La (press release) – The Covington Heritage Foundation will host the 9th Annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival, April 29-30, at the Covington Trailhead at 419 N. New Hampshire St. in historic downtown Covington. The two-day, juried, free event…

Gnarly Barley Receives Two Prestigious Recognitions

HAMMOND, La (press release) – Gnarly Barley has been recognized by two separate organizations for their taproom and brewery, located at 1709 Corbin Road in Hammond. These awards come during their eighth year of existence, speaking to their staying power…

Mardi Gras Season Coming to Shreveport-Bossier City

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Louisiana’s Shreveport-Bossier City region is preparing to kick-off the 2023 Mardi Gras season with events scheduled Jan. 16 - Feb. 21, 2023. From family-friendly parades and entertainment to balls and parties, visitors and residents alike…

Shreveport-Bossier City Launches Independence Bowl Passport

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB) is partnering with the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl to create a gamified experience pass program, encouraging audiences visiting for the event to explore the Shreveport-Bossier area. Visitors and…

Amanda Shaw Twelfth Night Celebration at Tipitina’s

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Cajun fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw offers music fans and culture lovers a taste of local to kick-off carnival. Join the Louisiana Cajun Queen and other local fan favorites, including Big Sam and Choppa, as they…

Abita Beer Lights Up for Christmas

ABITA SPRINGS, La (press release) – Abita Brewing Company, is kicking the holiday season off with a larger than life Keg Tree in their Brewery Beer Garden. This nine-level tree is constructed of 212 stainless steel, half-barrel kegs, 260’ of…

Red Cross: How Donations Helped Louisianians in 2022

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – It has been a year of crisis for families in Louisiana and around the world in 2022 — from everyday disasters like home fires, devastating tornadoes and powerful hurricanes to global emergencies like the conflict…

Shreveport-Bossier City to Appear in 2023 Rose Parade

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Officials met in New Orleans today to announce the involvement of Louisiana on the national stage.  Shreveport-Bossier City will be represented in the 2023 Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, celebrating the rich history of two…

Brew: Shreveport's Original Beer Festival Returns Oct. 29

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Red River Revel and Mudbug Madness invite the public to “Revel in the Madness” (Ostendo Sum in Insania) at BREW: Shreveport’s Original Beer Festival on Sat., Oct. 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. –  5 p.m. at the…