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🐝 A Lot Of Rain Here This Weekend, Still Stuff To Do!
Ordavion Charleston
May 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
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Good afternoon! The Shreveport Buzz is like the perfect sunset—bright, colorful, and the best way to end the day!
In today’s Shreveport Buzz:
🧟 Day of Caring Is Back in Action
🌳 Pop-Up Park Picnic Date Night
🥾 Love Hiking: Self-Guided Couples Date
— Ordavion Charleston
A MESSAGE FROM ORSHAY
THE DIGEST
🤝 Day of Caring Is Back in Action 💙
- United Way’s Day of Caring returned with a whole lot of heart and helping hands across Shreveport. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make a difference in schools, neighborhoods, and nonprofit spaces all over town. Click Here
🎖️ Booker T. JROTC Cadets Honored with Pride 🇺🇸
- Salute to excellence! Booker T. Washington High School celebrated its top JROTC cadets with a well-deserved awards ceremony that had pride, discipline, and community spirit on full display. Click Here
🏛️ 20 Years of Design Brilliance 🏗️
- Mike McSwain Architect, LLC just hit the big 2-0! Two decades of shaping the local landscape with stunning designs and creative vision is worth celebrating—and Bossier is doing just that. Click Here
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?
📍 Tempo Trot 5K
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
📍 1st Choice Race
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
📍 The Candle Pouring Experience
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
📍 Opening Day: Louisiana Downs 2025 Race Meet
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
📍 Parade of Homes
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🎭 The Best of Broadway
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🧘 Yoga in the Park
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🌽 Bossier City Farmers Market
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🏇 Opening Day Derby
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🤠 Country vs Country Club
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🛍️ Cypress Bend Breakfast and Garage Sale
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🐟 All You Can Eat Catfish
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🃏 Poker Run for Camp Rainman
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🛢️ Gusher Days Festival
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
❤️ Love Scavenger Hunt for Couples
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🧟 Zombie Scavenger Hunt
Experience a local happening right here in Shreveport.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🥾 Love Hiking Date (Self-Guided)
Take a scenic and romantic stroll with your partner in a self-paced hiking experience.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🌳 Pop-Up Park Picnic for Couples
Enjoy a cozy date night with a ready-made picnic in the park — bring a blanket and good vibes.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🕵️ You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Game
Step into the shoes of a sleuth and solve real-world clues using your phone in this unique AR game.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🏁 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour
Race through Shreveport on a fast-paced urban adventure packed with fun and teamwork.📅 Date: May 03, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🏡 Parade of Homes
Tour beautiful, professionally designed homes and get inspired for your next move or renovation.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🧘 Yoga in the Park
Unwind with a peaceful yoga session surrounded by nature — perfect for all experience levels.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🛍️ Barksdale Market
Browse local vendors and enjoy fresh finds at this lively community market, held every Sunday.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🙏 Lord’s Day Worship Service
Join a spirit-filled morning of worship, prayer, and fellowship in Keithville.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Keithville
🔗 Details here
🎪 Kids Aerial Camp
An exciting introduction to aerial arts designed especially for kids — flying fun in Benton!📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Benton
🔗 Details here
🍺 May the Tap Be With You
Celebrate Star Wars Day with themed brews, galactic games, and fun for fans of all ages.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
💞 Shreveport Love Scavenger Hunt
Grab your partner and explore the city through a romantic, interactive scavenger hunt adventure!📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🧟 Zombie Scavenger Hunt
Use your wits to survive the zombie apocalypse in this immersive scavenger game through Shreveport.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🥾 Love Hiking: Self-Guided Couples Date
Reconnect with your partner on a peaceful and scenic hiking trail designed just for two.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🌳 Pop-Up Park Picnic Date Night
Pack a basket and enjoy a romantic outdoor picnic with your significant other in the Shreveport area.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🕵️ You Sleuth: Augmented Reality Detective Game
Step into the shoes of a sleuth and solve real-world clues using your phone in this unique AR game.📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
🏁 Shreveport Showdown: Amazing Race Tour
Compete in this fast-paced, citywide challenge inspired by the hit show “The Amazing Race.”📅 Date: May 04, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport
🔗 Details here
CIVIL INSIGHT
🧼
Caddo Correctional Center Security Fence Bid Opening
On the agenda for today’s Bid Opening:
- Invitation for Bids: IFB 25-12
- Enhancement of security fencing at CCC
- Bid presentation and contractor review
- See the full agenda
The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The public is welcome to attend. Click here for more details — Caddo Parish Government Offices, Shreveport, LA.
🧼
CCC Entrance Canopy Renovations Bid Opening
On the agenda for today’s Bid Opening:
- Invitation for Bids: IFB 25-15
- Canopy improvements at the CCC entrance
- Public bid review and contractor selection
- See the full agenda
The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The public is welcome to attend. Click here for more details — Caddo Parish Government Offices, Shreveport, LA.
WEATHER
Saturday
🌡️ 62° / 61° | ☁️ Cloudy Skies | 💧 High Humidity, Low Rain Chance | 💨 S winds at 12 mph
Note: Cool, cloudy, and damp with persistent southern winds. Not the brightest Saturday—but a great excuse to stay in, catch up on rest, or dive into a good book.
Sunday
🌡️ 62° / 61° | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 High Humidity, Low Rain Chance | 💨 S winds at 12 mph
Note: Another cool and cloudy day with thick air and steady southern winds. A quiet Sunday—perfect for indoor plans or a slow-paced reset before the new week.
EXTRA SPRINKLES
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📢 Need Yard Announcements?
Make your special occasions stand out with Shreveport Yard Announcement Rental! Our eye-catching yard signs are perfect for celebrating birthdays, graduations, and other milestones. Each sign is designed to add a personal touch and make your message unforgettable. Ready to order your custom yard announcement? Contact us at OUR WEBSITE and let us help you create a memorable display for your event!
LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE
Saturday
Bossier Night Market | May The 4th Be With You | 6:00 PM
Strand Theatre | Miss Dee’s Kitchen | 9:00 PM
East Bank District & Plaza | Kegs and Corks | 4:30 PM
Casa Jimador | 5 de Mayo Weekend Celebration | 10:15 PM
American Legion | American Legion Shreveport | 10:00 PM
The Hollow Decks | 90s Music | 11:00 PM
CenturyLink Center Drive | The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run | 9:30 AM
D1 Training Facility | Derby Day 5 miler & 5k | 11:30 AM
Oil City | Gusher Days 5K | 10:00 AM
2 Johns Steak & Seafood | Casey Martin | 8:00 PM
Noche del Taco | Noche Del Taco 5k | 8:00 PM
The Fun Zone Concessions | Fun Zone Glow Night | 10:00 PM
Bally's | Frequenzia | 11:30 PM
Horseshoe | Shane Pons | 10:00 PM
Sam's Town | The Troy Laz Experience | 9:00 PM
Sunday
Casa Jimador | 5 de Mayo Weekend Celebration | 1:00 AM
Windrush Park | Cinco De Mayo 2025 | 5:00 PM
The Seventh Tap | Cuatro De Mayo | 1:00 PM
Festival Plaza | Cupid | 8:00 PM
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub | Anniversary Celebration of Flying Heart Brewing & Pub | 4:00 PM
Louisiana State University Shreveport University Center | Trumpet Throwdown | 5:00 PM
RESOURCES
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