Mudbug Madness

Mudbug Madness Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend :: 11am - 11pm Show your Military ID and get in free at all times.
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What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisianaโ€™s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a three-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug Madness is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast Tourism Soci

etyโ€™s Top 20 Events, drawing as many as 56,000 people in one day. Mudbug Madness created renewed interest in Louisianaโ€™s rich cultural heritage and the eventโ€™s original organizers are proud to have brought a little bit of south Louisiana fun north to Shreveport.

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ADMISSION
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Friday - Free from 11am until 5pm; $6.00 per person after 5pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11am until closing $6.00 per person
*Children under 7 are free at all times
**Mudbug Salutes the Military!

Shreveport Bossier you showed UP last night in a big way and we loved kicking off the Christmas season with everyone!! ๐ŸŽ†...
12/01/2024

Shreveport Bossier you showed UP last night in a big way and we loved kicking off the Christmas season with everyone!! ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ

Thank you to all of the creative photographers that captured these images! The Shreveport Times ๐Ÿ“ธ

Also a huge thank you again to our amazing sponsors that allowed us to offer this event to our community for FREE!! Please support these local businesses, they care about our community!๐Ÿซถ
Raising Cane's
318 Forum Magazine
The Harville Law Firm
The City of Caddo Parish
KTAL NBC 6
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Visit Shreveport-Bossier
Ballyโ€™s Casino and Hotel

The very first drone show in our area provided by Sky Elements Drones!

As always our spectacular fireworks finale provided by Curtis Elkins with Pyromania Fireworks, LLC.

Marketing and event promotion provided by Circle M Productions.

Special thanks to Terri Mathews for her vision in organizing and executing this phenomenal event for our community!

We will see everyone again next year!! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ†

๐ŸŽ† TONIGHT, kick off the Christmas season with Rockets Over the Redโ€™s dazzling firework display! Gather your family and e...
11/30/2024

๐ŸŽ† TONIGHT, kick off the Christmas season with Rockets Over the Redโ€™s dazzling firework display! Gather your family and enjoy a night to remember. rocketsoverthered.com

Planning to join us tomorrow? Rockets Over the Red will be located right on the Shreveport and Bossier riverfront! Follo...
11/29/2024

Planning to join us tomorrow? Rockets Over the Red will be located right on the Shreveport and Bossier riverfront! Follow the lights and join us for a magical evening. rocketsoverthered.com

๐ŸŒŸ Light up your night at Rockets Over the Red! From holiday lights to the stunning tree, experience Christmas like never...
11/28/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Light up your night at Rockets Over the Red! From holiday lights to the stunning tree, experience Christmas like never before. Perfect for family photos! rocketsoverthered.com

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸ Capture the magic of the season with a beautiful tree lighting ceremony at Rockets Over the Red! Bring your loved one...
11/27/2024

๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸ Capture the magic of the season with a beautiful tree lighting ceremony at Rockets Over the Red! Bring your loved ones for a perfect holiday evening. rocketsoverthered.com

Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors that helped make this free family fun event possible!! Show these businesse...
11/26/2024

Thank you so much to our incredible sponsors that helped make this free family fun event possible!! Show these businesses some love! ๐Ÿซถ

๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿ’ซ THIS Saturday, witness a spectacular fireworks display over the Red River! Watch the skies come alive at Rockets Over...
11/25/2024

๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿ’ซ THIS Saturday, witness a spectacular fireworks display over the Red River! Watch the skies come alive at Rockets Over the Red! A show not to be missed! rocketsoverthered.com

๐ŸŽ Ready to shop? Discover unique holiday gifts from local vendors at Rockets Over the Red! Find something special for ev...
11/23/2024

๐ŸŽ Ready to shop? Discover unique holiday gifts from local vendors at Rockets Over the Red! Find something special for everyone on your list! rocketsoverthered.com

๐ŸŽถ We are so excited to welcome The Stilletos to our main Riverview Stage as the sounds of Christmas will fill the air at...
11/21/2024

๐ŸŽถ We are so excited to welcome The Stilletos to our main Riverview Stage as the sounds of Christmas will fill the air at Rockets Over the Red! Sing along and feel the holiday cheer! rocketsoverthered.com ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŽ† End the night with a BANG! Our fireworks show will light up the sky and create a spectacular end to a festive night at...
11/19/2024

๐ŸŽ† End the night with a BANG! Our fireworks show will light up the sky and create a spectacular end to a festive night at Rockets Over the Red! ๐ŸŽ‡ rocketsoverthered.com

๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Meet and greet with Santa at Rockets Over the Red! Kids, bring your wish lists and get ready for a magical moment! ro...
11/17/2024

๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Meet and greet with Santa at Rockets Over the Red! Kids, bring your wish lists and get ready for a magical moment! rocketsoverthered.com

This dazzling display can be seen from both sides of the Red River! Join the festivities on both sides of the Red River ...
11/15/2024

This dazzling display can be seen from both sides of the Red River! Join the festivities on both sides of the Red River at Riverview Park in Shreveport or the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. rocketsoverthered.com

For the first time ever in Shreveport Bossier, experience the magic of a DRONE Light Show! Before our signature Firework...
11/13/2024

For the first time ever in Shreveport Bossier, experience the magic of a DRONE Light Show! Before our signature Fireworks Display, the sky will light up with dancing lights that transform into Christmas favorites! rocketsoverthered.com

The countdown is on for  #41...Have a stellar idea for our 2025 t-shirt? We want to see it! Get the deets ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.mudbugma...
09/26/2024

The countdown is on for #41...
Have a stellar idea for our 2025 t-shirt? We want to see it!
Get the deets ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.mudbugmadness.com

First we tackled the tower, now itโ€™s time to beautify the entrances! ๐Ÿ’™ We are happy to announce work has finally begun o...
08/18/2024

First we tackled the tower, now itโ€™s time to beautify the entrances! ๐Ÿ’™ We are happy to announce work has finally begun on the arches that welcome you to Festival Plaza.

The next Mudbug Madness event headed to the SBC is underwayโ€ฆ stay tuned to the BREW (Shreveport's Beer Festival) page fo...
08/02/2024

The next Mudbug Madness event headed to the SBC is underwayโ€ฆ stay tuned to the BREW (Shreveport's Beer Festival) page for more details!
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Tickets go on sale August 15
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629 Spring Street
Shreveport, LA
71101

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Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisianaโ€™s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a three-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug Madness is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast Tourism Societyโ€™s Top 20 Events, drawing as many as 56,000 people in one day. Mudbug Madness created renewed interest in Louisianaโ€™s rich cultural heritage and the eventโ€™s original organizers are proud to have brought a little bit of south Louisiana fun north to Shreveport. ---------------- ADMISSION ---------------- Free till 5 Friday. Friday - Free from 11am until 5pm; $5.00 per person after 5pm Saturday & Sunday - 11am until closing $5.00 per person *Children under 12 are free at all times **Mudbug Salutes the Military! Show your Military ID and get in free at all times.