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Field Gay, gardens and McDonald’s managers are making entertainment headlines in Shreveport – Shreveport Times

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 

Steven Knight smiles for the camera during theÊShrevePride Field Gay Saturday morning, June 4, 2022, at A.C. Steere Park in Shreveport.

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

Heather Boucher said she became a police officer to help victims of sexual assault. When Centenary College needed a police detective, she stepped up for the role. Since then, she's taken hold of the sexual assault awareness campaign on campus.

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 

Photos from the Le Tour des Jardins 2022, the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners annual spring garden tour of private home gardens, June 4, 2022.

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.