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The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau will launch their first Be a Fan Ambassador Tour after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
The tour is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at the Downtown Shreveport Visitor Center, located at 629 Spring Street in Shreveport.
This full-day excursion gives tour participants an opportunity to explore more than five experiential stops that rest along the banks of the Red River. Hosted quarterly, the Be a Fan Ambassador Tour encourages tourism professionals and residents to explore Shreveport-Bossier.
The tour costs $25 per person. Limited tickets are available for purchase at Eventbrite.
The ticket includes lunch, a guided city tour, interactive experiences, and transportation. Participants are requested to arrive at the Visitor Center at 8 a.m. to ensure a prompt departure.
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.
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Apr 15, 2021 6:05 PM
This year’s Bayou Classic between Grambling and Southern won’t be played in the Superdome, it’ll be this Saturday at Independence Stadium in Shreveport.
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau President Stacy Brown said the rivalry will bring in fans from around the state, giving the local economy a three million dollar boost.
“We have a lot of people coming in, in fact, we are almost sold out on hotel rooms so if you are coming get a room quick,” said Brown.
It’s a big get for northwest Louisiana and Brown said they’ll be showing off the city with Port Fest and Party on the Red, an event at the Festival Plaza running both Friday and Saturday five to midnight.
Shreveport Times
Shreveport will host the Bayou Classic football game on Saturday, April 17, which is the biggest football rivalry in Historically Black College or University (HBCU) history. The Grambling State University Tigers will go head-to-head with the Southern University Jaguars for year-long bragging rights. The football game is normally held in New Orleans each year, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the legendary football game will be held at the Independence Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
In celebration of the game, Port City Fest was created to promote a long weekend of events that will take place April 15-18. In addition to the Bayou Classic football game, here is a full list of off-the-field events happening during Port City Fest weekend.