By Marcella Simmons
Have you ever drove through a town, one you’ve been driving through for most of your life and felt like you were someplace else? Did it seem different somewhat for some reason or another? Maybe they’ve added a new store or shut down an existing one. Recently, the old bridge in the town of Logansport has been torn down and a new one has replaced it, along with a new highway and route in and out of town is different, that’s exactly how I felt on several occasions driving through. Construction is still under way and before long, we’ll have two bridges, one East bound and the other West bound. Strange as it seems it’s the same town with the same handful of shops and people in it. Nothing much has changed except the new bridge and reroute through town.
Our town is small with 1500 plus people if that. Here, we have a beautiful public library, a doctor’s office, a couple of dollar stores, a school, a drug store and a handful of shops, a truck stop, car dealership, and several restaurants. What makes Logansport so unique is that it sits on the riverbank of the Sabine River, where Toledo Bend begins. If people come here to relax and fish, this is the place to be. We do not have a motel or Bed and Breakfast but we have a couple of RV parks in town for like minded people. Across the river about a mile on the Haslam Strip in Joaquin, Texas is a motel, a grocery story, a truck stop and several restaurants for your perusal.
Logansport is known as the Gateway between Louisiana and Texas. When you cross over the bridge you’re on Texas soil.
Although our town is small in comparison to places like Shreveport or Dallas, we do have some remarkable festivities throughout the year. The Logansport Chamber of Commerce has provided our readers with the following information regarding annual festivals and events in town.
Mardi Gras Ball: Every year, we have a Mardi Gras Ball to honor the King and Queen, members, and sponsors. There is always live entertainment. To purchase tickets to the ball, contact one of the RCEPC members.
Mardi Gras Parade: The streets are lined with people waiting for the parade every year. Beads and trinkets are tossed to the onlookers. Click here to learn more about the Mardi Gras Parade.
Sand Bass Tournament: The Logansport Chamber of Commerce’s Sand Bass Tournament is an annual event for the Town of Logansport. The tournament is held on the Sabine River at the beginning of The Toledo Bend Reservoir. The prize for the first place team in March 2011 was $10,000.00, in addition, the Chamber also paid over $2500.00 to the lucky angler that reeled in the single largest Sand Bass for the day, with a paid entry into the Biggest Sand Bass Contest. Click here to learn more about the Sand Bass Tournament.
River City Fest: River City Fest is held on the banks of the Sabine River in the Dennis Freeman Riverfront Memorial Park usually the first weekend of May. Click here to learn more about River City Fest.
July 4th Celebration: Logansport has the best free fireworks show over the Sabine River in DeSoto Parish. You can come out early or stay the day! Take time for a picnic, a cruise on the river and an evening of fireworks. Click here to learn more about the July 4th Celebration.
River City Christmas Festival and Parade: Click here to learn more about our River City Christmas Festivities including the Christmas Parade.
If you like to fish, you don’t have to wait for the Bass Tournament to throw out your hooks. There is a bait store down by the riverfront for your fishing needs. If a quiet afternoon on the riverbank or a stroll in the park is just what the doctor ordered for some of you, then come on down and enjoy yourself. Bring a picnic lunch or eat at one of the local restaurants. Stroll through the shops downtown or go by the library, pick up a good book and sit by the fireplace for a spell. Relax and enjoy…
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! – WE CAME TO DANCE ANNOUNCES MATINEE PERFORMANCE
All New Show to Feature Lindsay Arnold, Artem Chigvintsev, Sharna Burgess, Val Chmerkovskiy, Emma Slater, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Keo Motsepe, Alan Bersten, Hayley Erbert and Special Guest Stars to be Announced
New Orleans, LA (October 19, 2016) – Due to popular demand Dancing with the Stars: Live! – We Came to Dance announces a 4PM matinee performance in addition to the 8PM evening performance on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at the Saenger Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 21st at 10am.
America’s favorite dance show is going back on the road this winter with Dancing with the Stars: Live! – We Came to Dance, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in New Orleans. This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group performances, romantic duets, contemporary numbers and original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.
Captivating audiences across the country, Dancing with the Stars: Live! – We Came to Dance features the hottest cast in dance including Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hayley Erbert, Jenna Johnson, Keo Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko and Emma Slater with more casting to be announced*. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the professional dancing, exquisite costumes and excitement they see in the ballroom every Monday night live in New Orleans.
“I’m excited to go on tour again and meet so many of our amazing fans across the country! It’s always incredible to see first-hand the joy that Dancing with the Stars brings to so many people,” said pro dancer Sharna Burgess.
Tickets for the 4PM performance of Dancing with the Stars: Live! ($45.00 – $85.00) go on sale Friday, October 21st at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.
VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, meet and greet opportunities with the cast, exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities.
For more information, please visit saengernola.com or dwtstour.com. Or connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/SaengerNOLA) and Twitter (@SaengerNOLA). Follow Dancing with the Stars on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dancingwiththestars Twitter @DancingABC, #DWTS Instagram @DancingABC Vine @DancingABC Dancing with the Stars: Live! is produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Worldwide. *Cast subject to change. “Dancing with the Stars” airs Monday nights at 8|7 c on ABC
Celebrate in Costume During a Stylishly Spooktacular Saturday WHAT: BOO DAT: A Spooktacular Saturday
WHO: The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. *Free and open to the public
WHERE: The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 500 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130
WHY: Who Dats of all ages are invited to start their Halloween celebrations at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk’s BOO DAT: A Spooktacular Saturday event.
The family-friendly affair invites guests to trick-or-treat at participating stores throughout the center. Select Riverwalk retailers will be delighting costumed shoppers with candy courtesy of IT’SUGAR. Complimentary face painting will be available in the food court by the kid play area to all Boo Dat attendees.
For more information about The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, please visit our website at:www.RiverwalkNewOrleans.com, and connect with us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/OutletCollectionatRiverwalk),
Twitter (www.Twitter.com/RiverwalkNOLA),
Instagram (@RiverwalkNOLA),
Pinterest (www.Pinterest.com/RiverwalkNOLA). #RiverwalkNOLA
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