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Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Downtown ShreveportCelebrate the magic of Christmas with a full day of family fun in the heart of Downtown Shreveport!
The day begins at 10:00 AM with the Battle of the Belles Holiday Cheer & Dance Classic at Festival Plaza, where cheer and dance teams from across the region will compete for championship titles and holiday bragging rights.
At 2:00 PM, the Shreveport Family Christmas Festival takes over Festival Plaza with fun for all ages, including:
🎄 Holiday Games & Activities
🍔 Food Trucks
🏠 Gingerbread House Decorating
🥄 "Lick the Pot" Gumbeaux Cook-Off powered by Moms on a Mission
🎁 Random Acts of Kindness Gift Giveaway
🎅 Holiday Entertainment and More!
Then grab your spot along Clyde Fant Parkway as the Shreveport Family Christmas Parade rolls at 4:30 PM, traveling from Veterans Park one mile into Downtown Shreveport and ending at Riverview Park. Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, dance teams, churches, schools, community organizations, classic cars, and more!
The celebration continues at Riverview Park with the Mudbugs Christmas Celebration, featuring holiday festivities, live entertainment, a spectacular drone show, and a breathtaking fireworks finale to close out an unforgettable day.
✨ One Day. Four Amazing Events. Endless Christmas Memories.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and experience one of Northwest Louisiana's favorite holiday traditions!
📍 Festival Plaza, Clyde Fant Parkway & Riverview Park
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
Admission is FREE for spectators!
❤️ We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with you in Downtown Shreveport! 🎄
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Festival Plaza, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
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