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January : Mardi Gras In the Ark-La-Tex. This is a regional celebration of the carnival season which features parades, balls and other special events.

April : The NIKE Shreveport Open Golf Tournament is held in April. This is an annual event for professional golfers from throughout the country to come and compete for a fairly substantial winnings. It is held at Southern Trace.

May : Ark-La-Tex Jazz and Gumbo Festival. An annual weekend event of hot gumbo and cool jazz.

September : Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival. This is the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana. This is an 8 day festival is devoted to presenting the most excellent in visual and performing arts.

State Fair of Louisiana - The fair features the biggest midway in the state with over 70 exhilarating rides to enjoy. The fair also hosts one of the best livestock showings.

Updated Sep 9, 2006

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Annual average temperatures range from 66 to 69ºF (18.9 to 20.6ºC), with July averaging 82ºF (27.8ºC) and January averaging 53ºF (11.7ºC).
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Updated Sep 17, 2002

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Legal Gambling Age
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If you are visiting the Casinos, the legal gaming age is 21.
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Updated Sep 17, 2002

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This is Deep South, so mind...
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This is Deep South, so mind your liberal mouth....words of wisdom form my dad..which proved to be pretty accurate!

Written Aug 25, 2002

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