SHREVEPORT, La â The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission announced, today, that the 2021 CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally Presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism set for June 11-12 will now be at the Brookshire Grocery Arena located at 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Due to the unprecedented rain Shreveport-Bossier City has received in the past few months, on Monday, June 7 the LSUS administration made the decision to not host the festival due to overly saturated grounds. The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission is thrilled to partner with the Brookshire Grocery Arena to host this incredible event.
âThere are so many challenges in hosting an event of this magnitude,â said Kelly Wells, Executive Director of the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. âWith the many potential hazards hot air balloons pose, all the paperwork and permits required, hot air balloon festivals take a great deal of planning. The festival will look different due to the location change, but as with everything this year we will roll with it and ensure itâs a great time for all festival-goers. We are so fortunate to have a great relationship with the City of Bossier, the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and all of the amazing sponsors that will make this event possible.â