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Red River Revel Arts Festival
Shreveport, LA · Arts & Culture
- When
- October 8–18, 2026
- Where
- Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport · Shreveport · LA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Shreveport's flagship visual and performing arts festival at Festival Plaza downtown, featuring more than 75 artists across four music stages. It marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, spanning two four-day weekends with a fireworks and drone show.
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