SHREVEPORT, La - The City of Shreveport says hosting Bayou Classic and Port City Fest was the first big step to rebuilding the local economy.
âWe are looking at 2021 to be a revitalization year for our city,â said Mayor Adrian Perkins.âOur community has been forced to overcome unprecedented challenges over the past year. As we make tremendous gains in our fight against COVID-19, we must prepare for the future and build a stronger financial outlook for our citizens.â
City officials say the Port City Fest events like Party on the Red hosted by Rho Omega & Friends and the Classic Business Expo organized by the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce garnered more than 4,000 attendees with no major incidents.