Life in the 318: See Shreveport’s pet parade, and try RNL’s West African Caribbean cuisine – Shreveport Times

Watch the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade

The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade-Unleash the Decades: A Pet Parade February 13, 2022, at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds.

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Laissez les bons temps rouler, Shreveport! We are smack in the middle of Mardi Gras season and there is so much going on in the community you don't want to miss out on.

The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux parade took place on Valentine's Day and it was a fun treat for the community to come out and see all the precious pets celebrating Mardi Gras.

The Krewe of Centaur will be rolling through the community on Saturday, Feb. 18. From road closures to parking, here's everything you need to know before you attend.

As always, don't forget to check out the list of all the parades and bals happening so you don't miss out on all of the fun.

On this week's Food Finds, we tried West African Caribbean fusion. RNL's Cookery Corner food truck boasts unique menu items like Krio wings and alligator bites for adventurous eaters.

If you've ever thought about becoming a filmmaker, but going back to school isn't an option for you don't worry, because Film Prize has you covered. Film Prize University is offering free online courses that will teach you how to get from script to screen.

This week we had some interesting stories about locals like Brittany French, who let us in on the art of making wigs. We got a close-up look at her work and peek at her brand new shop, The Wig Cellar.

Not ready to be done with Valentine's Day? Check out a tale about a mother who married on the Texas Street Bridge neon lighting in 1993 and her daughter who will be doing the same on the LED Bakowski Bridge of Lights debut next week.

Be on the lookout forThe 318,our round-up of the week's top headlines Sunday night.

Also, check outBusiness in the 318, our weekly roundup of all things business in the area.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

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Life in the 318: See Shreveport's pet parade, and try RNL's West African Caribbean cuisine - Shreveport Times