Crystal Malloy-Small World Big Fun

Shreveport's Mudbug Madness Festival all started when people began to view the people in Shreveport more as Texans than natives of Louisiana. In response to that erroneous perception, a group of citizens wanted to stage the largest crawfish boil in the downtown area, add lots of music and fun, and reinforce the Cajun culture and attitude in the city. What started as a two day festival has become a four-day tradition that happens every Memorial Day Weekend and draws as many as 56,000 people in one day.

Want to find a whole day of family fun in one place? The fine staff at Party Central makes fun possible by not only being helpful, but working hard to ensure that you and your kids are safe while riding park attractions like the bumper cars, go karts, and boats. If you prefer to steer away from the rides, show off your gaming skills on the latest arcade games for all ages!

The Strand Theatre prides itself in consistently staging unforgettable, crowd-pleasing entertainment. From the impressive dramatic presentation of Hotel California, one of the country's best Eagles tribute bands, to the hilarious characters that inhabit Mel Brooks' comic masterpiece Young Frankenstein, the Strand's spotlight illuminates a must-see season of music, drama and laughter.