The Red River District of Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana
The Red River District was opened in 2002 as a 12,000 square foot development. The buildings, designed to look historic and refurbished to 19th century architecture, housed restaurants, businesses and live entertainment venues.
In 2012, the City of Shreveport assumed the management and programming of the venue. to help promote the retail and dining establishments underneath the Texas Street Bridge. The RRD has a designated Events Coordinator hired through SPAR (Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation) whose sole responsibility is to program, promote, and market events that support RRD tenants.
The Red River District is steeped in history, and that history helps create a sense of place that is not found anywhere else in Shreveport. The RRD outdoor stage has seen talent spanning the generations, from James Burton to Miranda Lambert, creating an environment that engages music enthusiasts of all ages. It is this sense of place, deep musical roots, and support infrastructure that makes the RRD different from any other venue in Shreveport.
The ten columns that support the Texas Street Bridge are adorned with art that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The work focuses on the unique cultures that helped shape what is now known as Northwest Louisiana. The groups that make up this source of influence are African American, Native American, French, Spanish, and Cajun. The artists whose vision created this installation came from Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
The Red River District is Shreveport and Bossier’s premier destination to work, eat, shop, and play!
Red River District Tenants
CoHab is the hub for creative business in the heart of Downtown Shreveport’s Red River District. CoHab’s mission is to boost Shreveport’s economy and creative culture by supporting the city’s most valuable resource: entrepreneurs and small business owners. At CoHab, they help you engineer success. CoHab’s weekly schedule includes their 1 Million Cups breakfast, where entrepreneurs present their startup companies to the community, learning how their communities can help their business flourish. Other programs are designed to encourage, promote, develop tomorrow’s CEOs today.
Fatty Arbuckles is the oldest bar in the historic Red River District. Fatty’s is Downtown Shreveport’s premier live music venue, and they serve it up with the widest variety of beers in the area. If you are feeling the urge for something a little more oaky, then take a drink from the wall of whisky, featuring a selection over 50 unique blends of whisky and bourbon that would impress the most discerning connoisseur. Darts, video poker, and video games offer a welcome distraction from a busy day of working downtown or an afternoon of strolling along the Shreveport Riverfront.
Artipsy is new on the arts and entertainment scene as your place to enjoy a sip of wine while creating beautiful, unique works of art. Classes are available daily, and you can call ahead and schedule events from bachelorette parties to birthday celebrations.
SPAR/City of Shreveport
Red River District management programs free events in the Red River District throughout the year to attract the young and young at heart. Free Fridays Forever is a weekly concert in the Red River District, showcasing some of the best local entertainment available. Last Saturday is a family-friendly event, featuring artists and local vendors selling their handmade wares, as well as live entertainment and activities for the kids. Hungry? Eat at one of our delicious restaurants or check out the featured food truck of the month.
Mardi Gras is celebrated in the RRD with a big pre-parade party before each of the two largest Mardi Gras parades in the ArkLaTex. Street performers, vendors, live music and kids’ activities are sure to get the good times rolling under the Texas Street Bridge.
RRD management helps several local not for profit organizations implement additional free annual events. Every year, Community Renewal presents their annual Day of Caring with a free picnic for the public and free children’s activities. Paint Your Heart Out, the City of Shreveport’s annual volunteer event, celebrates their day of working out in the community with an after party in the RRD. The ArkLaTex Music Heritage Festival kicks off in August with a free three-day celebration of all that makes the local music scene unique to the area.
On Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Red River District participates in the Downtown Shreveport celebration and support of Shreveport’s small businesses and locally owned shops. During the holiday season, come listen to live entertainment while checking off items on your Christmas list with unique gifts that are bound to surprise and delight.
GENERAL INFO
Free parking for the Red River District is available in the Eldorado Parking Garage. The garage elevator drops visitors off at the east entrance of the Red River District. This parking option also provides handicapped accessibility to the Red River District.
There is no smoking within 25 feet of city buildings. Unless otherwise posted, consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the open areas of the RRD. The use of skateboards and other skating devices is prohibited.
The Red River District is owned by the City of Shreveport, with property management provided by Lea Hall Properties. For information on spaces and rental rates, contact them at 318.221.1234.
Contact information
SPAR/City of Shreveport, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, #650, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 318.673.6311
Lea Hall Properties, 550 Commerce Street, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 318.221.1234
The Red River District was opened in 2002 as a 12,000 square foot development. The buildings, designed to look historic and refurbished to 19th century architecture, housed restaurants, businesses and live entertainment venues.
In 2012, the City of Shreveport assumed the management and programming of the venue. to help promote the retail and dining establishments underneath the Texas Street Bridge. The RRD has a designated Events Coordinator hired through SPAR (Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation) whose sole responsibility is to program, promote, and market events that support RRD tenants.
The Red River District is steeped in history, and that history helps create a sense of place that is not found anywhere else in Shreveport. The RRD outdoor stage has seen talent spanning the generations, from James Burton to Miranda Lambert, creating an environment that engages music enthusiasts of all ages. It is this sense of place, deep musical roots, and support infrastructure that makes the RRD different from any other venue in Shreveport.
The ten columns that support the Texas Street Bridge are adorned with art that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The work focuses on the unique cultures that helped shape what is now known as Northwest Louisiana. The groups that make up this source of influence are African American, Native American, French, Spanish, and Cajun. The artists whose vision created this installation came from Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
The Red River District is Shreveport and Bossier’s premier destination to work, eat, shop, and play!
Red River District Tenants
CoHab is the hub for creative business in the heart of Downtown Shreveport’s Red River District. CoHab’s mission is to boost Shreveport’s economy and creative culture by supporting the city’s most valuable resource: entrepreneurs and small business owners. At CoHab, they help you engineer success. CoHab’s weekly schedule includes their 1 Million Cups breakfast, where entrepreneurs present their startup companies to the community, learning how their communities can help their business flourish. Other programs are designed to encourage, promote, develop tomorrow’s CEOs today.
Fatty Arbuckles is the oldest bar in the historic Red River District. Fatty’s is Downtown Shreveport’s premier live music venue, and they serve it up with the widest variety of beers in the area. If you are feeling the urge for something a little more oaky, then take a drink from the wall of whisky, featuring a selection over 50 unique blends of whisky and bourbon that would impress the most discerning connoisseur. Darts, video poker, and video games offer a welcome distraction from a busy day of working downtown or an afternoon of strolling along the Shreveport Riverfront.
Artipsy is new on the arts and entertainment scene as your place to enjoy a sip of wine while creating beautiful, unique works of art. Classes are available daily, and you can call ahead and schedule events from bachelorette parties to birthday celebrations.
SPAR/City of Shreveport
Red River District management programs free events in the Red River District throughout the year to attract the young and young at heart. Free Fridays Forever is a weekly concert in the Red River District, showcasing some of the best local entertainment available. Last Saturday is a family-friendly event, featuring artists and local vendors selling their handmade wares, as well as live entertainment and activities for the kids. Hungry? Eat at one of our delicious restaurants or check out the featured food truck of the month.
Mardi Gras is celebrated in the RRD with a big pre-parade party before each of the two largest Mardi Gras parades in the ArkLaTex. Street performers, vendors, live music and kids’ activities are sure to get the good times rolling under the Texas Street Bridge.
RRD management helps several local not for profit organizations implement additional free annual events. Every year, Community Renewal presents their annual Day of Caring with a free picnic for the public and free children’s activities. Paint Your Heart Out, the City of Shreveport’s annual volunteer event, celebrates their day of working out in the community with an after party in the RRD. The ArkLaTex Music Heritage Festival kicks off in August with a free three-day celebration of all that makes the local music scene unique to the area.
On Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Red River District participates in the Downtown Shreveport celebration and support of Shreveport’s small businesses and locally owned shops. During the holiday season, come listen to live entertainment while checking off items on your Christmas list with unique gifts that are bound to surprise and delight.
GENERAL INFO
Free parking for the Red River District is available in the Eldorado Parking Garage. The garage elevator drops visitors off at the east entrance of the Red River District. This parking option also provides handicapped accessibility to the Red River District.
There is no smoking within 25 feet of city buildings. Unless otherwise posted, consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the open areas of the RRD. The use of skateboards and other skating devices is prohibited.
The Red River District is owned by the City of Shreveport, with property management provided by Lea Hall Properties. For information on spaces and rental rates, contact them at 318.221.1234.
Contact information
SPAR/City of Shreveport, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, #650, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 318.673.6311
Lea Hall Properties, 550 Commerce Street, Shreveport, LA, 71101, 318.221.1234
