Field Gay and GLO Fest are making Shreveport entertainment headlines

With summer officially in full swing, Shreveport is bursting at the seams with things to that bring the community together. 

Whether you’re looking for garden inspiration or wanting to relive childhood memories of field day, check out what all has been going on in Shreveport this week. 

Shreveport Pride 

Last month, the Shreveport City Council unanimously voted to make June LGTBQ+ Pride Month in the city and with the celebratory month in full swing, events are already happening with more to come. 

ShrevePride’s 2021 event Field Gay returned to A.C. Steere Park last Saturday and there were games and fun, but most importantly, a huge community turnout.

Don’t forget to check out this list of all the Pride events happening all around Shreveport this June so you don’t miss out on the fun. 

Locals Making Headlines

A Webster Parish detective received recognition from the Louisiana District Attorney General for her service and passion for helping others.

General Manager of the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy McDonald’s has won an award for his dedication to excellence in his store and employees at a worldwide convention. 

Gallery Views 

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners’ annual spring garden tour returned to Shreveport, take a look at the beautiful gardens featured this week. 

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council threw their first GLO Fest of the season that included the newly designed Bakowski Bridge of Lights. Take a look at the photos and don’t forget to join in on the fun at the next GLO Fest on the first Friday in July. 

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.