The City of Shreveport will kick off the Mardi Gras season with the Krewe of Harambee Parade on Monday, Jan. 19.

The parade is scheduled to roll at 1 p.m. and will follow a route through downtown Shreveport. It will begin at the intersection of Milam Street and Common Street, traveling east before turning north onto Edwards Street. The route will then head west along Texas Street. Upon reaching Common Street, the parade will jog north to Sprague Street before concluding at Douglas Street.

City officials announced that the entire parade route will be closed to traffic beginning at noon to ensure public safety during the event. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and avoid the area during the closure.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and gather along the route to celebrate the start of Mardi Gras in Shreveport. The parade marks one of the first major Carnival events of the season in the city.

The Krewe of Harambee Parade is open to the public and designed as a family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and Carnival tradition.