Red River District

Entertainment district · Shreveport, Louisiana

Illustration of Red River District

Overview

The Red River District is a downtown entertainment area on Shreveport's riverfront, with restaurants, bars and festival grounds.

History

Shreveport was founded in 1836 after Captain Henry Shreve cleared a huge logjam on the Red River. The riverfront district was redeveloped in the 1990s.

Today

Festivals and nightlife bring crowds to the district, with event and venue security needs.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.