Shreveport: Crawfish, Cajuns, and Casinos!
Mudbug Madness
There was a time in 1984 when two dedicated Cajuns were tired of the stereotypes that were put on North Louisiana which caused people to think that they were not Cajuns, but instead “lost Texans”. In and effort to prove their true Louisiana heritage, they began what is now called Mudbug Madness. Mudbug Madness is an annual festival that is held on Memorial Day weekend and it is one of the largest crawfish boils in Louisiana. While visiting this four day long event you will enjoy live music and dancing and all the hot, steaming crawfish you can eat! You are sure to meet some new friends there as well since Mudbug Madness is now bringing in about 56,000 people to the festival each year! Don’t forge to bring the kids! There are games, contests and activities, including clowns, magicians and jugglers to keep the kiddies busy.
Feelin’ Lucky?
The dice are hot and the slots are paying off in Shreveport! You can chose from any one of the five dockside riverboat casinos on the Red River. Shreveport’s Horseshoe Casino features 24-hours of gaming fun and excitement. Locals say the Horseshoe is the place to be for slots and video poker. They have boasting rights with their over 50 gaming tables and over 1500 slot machines!
Looking for a more exotic feel? Visit the Isle of Capri casino located right on the Red River. Dine in one of the Isle’s four divine restaurants or sip on a drink from the Coconut Bay Poolside Bar.
Boomtown Casino in Shreveport makes you “Feel Like A Winner!” That is the slogan at Boomtown and with over 30,000 square feet of pure gaming excitement; you better believe it is true!
Harrah’s Louisiana Down’s features live simulcast thoroughbred racing for the horse racing enthusiast. Racing doesn’t get more luxurious than this; with its glass enclosed and air conditioning viewing of the races. Not a racer? Harrah’s also has around 1,400 slot machines to choose from, so no matter what your gaming passion, you can enjoy yourself at Harrah’s. Also, come and check out “The Price Is Right” Harrah’s style!
IMAX
After all the food and fun, you might be looking to relax a bit. You will be able to sit back and watch a one of a kind movie at the Sci-Port Discovery Center’s IMAX Dome theater, but don’t plan on relaxing! This is one of the most exciting and thrilling experiences that you will ever have! The IMAX in Shreveport is one of only 28 IMAX theaters in the United States and is sure to amaze you. It features a huge 60 foot domed screen and uses only the most technologically advanced projection equipment. You will be tempted to reach out and touch the images that you see before you and don’t be surprised if you jump and dodge the things that appear to be coming right for you!
Looking for something a bit more refined?
The Red River Revel is an arts festival that is held annually in Shreveport. It has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America and was named in Sunshine Artists Magazine as one of the top 100 fine arts festivals. It was also recognized by “Triple A” and was one of the top twenty events listed with the Southeastern Tourism Society.
You will be one of the 200,000 people to visit this eight day festival of the arts and enjoy great food and family fun. The festival attracts some of the top musical entertainment as well. Names like Trick Pony, Marcia Ball, The Lost Trailers, and AI “Lil Fats” Jackson have been some of the cameos at the Red River Revel.
The festival’s purpose is to honor and display some of the finest visual and performing arts in the country. You will also enjoy some of the activities that are planned in the area along with the Red River Revel, such as the Red River Revel Bass Classic, and the Ran Kipper Memorial Photo Scavenger Hunt. Bring the kids, there is a special set up for the children with games and activities and even special live music.
No matter what your tastes, the great city of Shreveport has something for you. Come and spend an exciting weekend gambling or enjoy a quiet stay at one of the old fashioned bed and breakfasts. The jazz music can be heard all over town and is quite alluring, come and see for yourself, why the Shreveport is the place to be!
