Shreveport - Bossier, Louisiana's Other Side

Shreveport-Bossier, La. - The Bossier City State Fair will roll into town, May 15-25, at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs.

The list of events will include Demoltion Derby, Thrill Show, Carnival Rides, Elephant Encounter, Ostrich Races, Petting Zoo, Live Music Acts, an Arts and Crafts Exhibit and much more.

Mark your calendars now, as the event, presented by Universal Fairs, will be incredible.

The hours will be 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturdays; and noon-10 p.m. on Sundays. The fair will be open from noon-10 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25.

The cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for children, ages 5-12. Children age 4 and under are free.

Wristbands will be sold for $20 and allow all day rides. Ride tickets also are sold separately. All active/retired military personnel receive free admission on Memorial Day, with a military ID. Military families get half-price admission when accompanied by military personnel.

Parking is free daily.

Find more information about daily specials, here.

Press Release

Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Theatre

and

Shreveport Little Theatre

present:

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling

Directed by

Richard Folmer

Where:

Bossier Arts Council

East Bank Theatre

630 Barksdale Blvd.

Bossier City, La.

When:

May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 8:00PM

May 3,10,17 @ 2:00 PM @ 2:00 PM

Box Offices

Season Ticket Holders Apr.6, 2009

General Public – April 13, 2009

EBT -741-8307

SLT – 424-4439

www.bosssierarts.org

www.shreveportlittletheatre.org

Admission:

$15.00 Adults

$13.00 Seniors, Students, Military

Group Rates Available

Louisiana ladies meet in the Beauty Parlor to laugh, cry, and compare menfolk. They draw on their underlying strength and love, giving the play and its characters, a special endearing quality.

A truly fun and touching evening in theatre.

April 7, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

Harrah's Louisiana Downs 

MAY 2009 PROMOTIONS

The Buffet – Daily in May

Play your favorite slot machine for 30 minutes and receive a Buffet! Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

3X Reward Credit Multiplier – Mondays and Wednesdays

You are invited to join us every MONDAY & WEDNESDAY for a chance to multiply your Reward Credits®! Opt in by swiping your Total Rewards® Card at the Casino Promotions Desk. Play with your Total Rewards® Card and receive 3 times the Reward Credits® earned that day. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Totally Golden Tuesdays – Tuesdays

Multiply your Age! Swipe your Total Rewards® Card at the Promotions Desk between 12pm and 4:15pm to enter. One name will be called every 15 minutes from 1-4:30pm for a chance to win cash – up to 3 times your age! Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Tower of Cash - Thursdays

Play every Thursday and your winning amount will grow! Cash prize amounts will increase by $50 for participates. Drawings are from 4pm-9pm every Thursday. Swipe your Total Rewards® Card at the Casino Promotions Desk between 3pm and 8:45pm to enter. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Harrah’s Lotto Swipe and Win– Fridays

Your ticket to cash! Swipe your Total Rewards® Card at the Casino Promotions Desk between 3pm and 9pm to enter. Everyone is guaranteed to win cash up to $1,000! And there’s more! Everyone who enters will receive a ticket with a unique number and if you match the number, you win $100! You can win multiple times in one day. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Harrah’s Lotto Match and Win – Saturdays

Harrah’s Lotto month gets even better! Swipe your Total Rewards® Card at the Casino Promotions Desk between 3pm and 9pm to receive a ticket with 6 unique Harrah’s Lotto numbers to win. Six numbers will be drawn every half hour between 4pm and 9pm. Match 3 numbers – win $25. Match 4 numbers – win $250. Match 5 numbers – win $5,000. Match all 6 numbers – win $100,000! You could win multiple times in one day! Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Millionaire Maker Slot Tournament- Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31

You are invited to play in the Millionaire Maker Slot Tournament! Register at the Casino Promotions Desk between 10am and 1pm for a chance to win a share of $5,000 and a chance to win a trip for two to play in the Harrah’s Millionaire Maker Tournament where first place is $1,000,000! Round one takes place on Saturday, May 30 between 11am and 3pm and Round 2 on Sunday, May 31 between 11am and 3pm. Space is limited to the first 400 guests. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Hit the Big Time – Sundays

Swipe your Total Rewards® Card from 11am-4:45pm for a chance to win $250! One name will be drawn every thirty minutes between 12pm and 5pm. If your name is called, report to the Casino Promotions Desk within five minutes to claim your prize; prize money not claimed rolls over to the next drawing. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Inside Rail Entertainment

5/1 Bluebirds 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/2 Bluebirds 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/8 Ambush 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/9 Ambush 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/15 8 Track 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/22 Convertibles 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/23 Covertibles 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/29 Groove Agents 7:30pm-11:30pm

5/30 Groove Agents 7:30pm-11:30pm

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah’s is available at its Web site – www.harrahs.com.

April 6, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel

 MAY 2009 PROMOTIONS

Mystery Cash - Wednesdays

Every Wednesday in March, you could win up to $5,000! Swipe your Total Rewards® Card at the Promotion and Events Center between 5pm and 9:30pm to enter. Five lucky names will be drawn every half hour between 7pm and 10pm. If your name is called, choose a Mystery Cash Envelope to reveal your prize. Keep it or choose another to replace, but choose carefully – the second envelope could be higher or lower! You could win up to $5,000. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

Jackpot Doubler– Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 26th

Double your Jackpot! Upon arrival, you will receive a certificate to enter into the Jackpot Doubler promotion. Go to the Promotion and Events Center to receive your certificate, Friday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 25th from 12pm-10pm and Monday, May 26th from 10am-6pm. Play with your Total Rewards® Card at selected slot machines after registration, and if you hit a jackpot, it will be doubled! Must show certificate to win. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

$125,000 Spin-N-Win – Saturdays in May

Top 100 will share $25,000 every Saturday in May! Register at the Promotions and Events Center every Saturday between 5pm and 10pm to play 5 minutes on the Hot Peppers slot machines. At 11pm, the top 100 winners will win cash prizes ranging from

$50 - $10,000 each night! Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

All Around the House – Sundays, May 3rd, 17th, and 31st

Guests are invited to swipe their Total Rewards® Card between 1pm and 5pm May 3rd, 17th & 31st in May to win cash or prizes valued up to $1,000. Must be 21 or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

CMT Crossroads Bar Entertainment –May 2009

5/1 Hipshot 8pm-1:30am

5/2 Roscoes 8pm-1:30am

5/3 Insane Funk Train 7pm-11pm

5/5 Pro Karaoke and DJ featuring Reno 8pm-1am

5/6 Identity Crisis 7pm-11:30pm

5/7 DJ Love 8pm-1:30am

5/8 3 Chord Truth 8pm-1:30am

5/9 3 Chord Truth 8pm-1:30am

5/10 3 Chord Truth 7pm-11pm

5/12 Pro Karaoke and DJ featuring Reno 8pm-1am

5/13 Hipshot 7pm-11:30pm

5/14 DJ Love 8pm-1:30am

5/15 Jason Savory 8pm-1:30am

5/16 Jason Savory 8pm-1:30am

5/17 Insane Funk Train 7pm-11pm

5/19 Pro Karaoke and DJ featuring Reno 8pm-1am

5/20 3 Chord Truth 7pm-11:30pm

5/21 DJ Love 8pm-1:30am

5/22 Hipshot 8pm-1:30am

5/23 Blackwater Band 8pm-1:30am

5/24 Hipshot 7pm-11pm

5/26 Pro Karaoke and DJ featuring Reno 8pm-1am

5/27 Hipshot 7pm-11:30pm

5/28 DJ Love 8pm-1:30am

5/29 Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights 9pm-1:30am

5/30 Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights 9pm-1:30am

5/31 3 Chord Truth 7pm-11pm

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah’s is available at its Web site – www.harrahs.com

Eldorado Resort Casino

MAY 2009 EVENTS LIST

CELEBRITY LOUNGE

Show times subject to change or cancellation.

Celebrity Lounge Headliners:

• May 1 Trip Rocket 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 2 Trip Rocket 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 4 Dixie Tradition 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 6 Bronze Whaler 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 8 Groove Agents 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 9 Groove Agents 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 10 Alter Ego 8 p.m.

• May 11 I dentity Crisis 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 13 Abraham 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 15 Caravan 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 16 The Roscoes 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 17 She Craves 8 p.m.

• May 18 Dale Watson 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 20 Snarky Puppy 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 22 Crisis Band 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 23 Saving Jane 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 24 Saving Jane 8 p.m.

• May 25 Magnolia Brown 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 27 Gary Pfaff 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• May 29 The Klocks 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 30 The Klocks 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• May 31 BuiltForSpeed 8 p.m.

BLUES JAM WITH PROFESSOR PORKCHOP AND THE DIRTY DISHES

Eldorado invites you to join us for our "Blues Jam with Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes" every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.!

• Enjoy live Blues by the area’s top musicians

• Well liquor - $3 per drink

• Well wine - $2 per glass

• Domestic Beer - $2 per bottle

• Import Beer - $3.25 per bottle

Patrons must have active ABO card to receive discounted beverage prices.

SONG WRITERS IN THE ROUND

Join local songwriters Jason Sepulvado, Cameron Meshell, and Daniel Smalley for Song Writers in the Round

• See great songwriters showcase their craft

• Every Tuesday night in Eldorado’s Celebrity Lounge from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

CASINO CASH PATROL

Win $1,000 every 15 minutes on Saturday, May 2!

• The Eldorado Casino Cash Patrol will give away $1,000 every 15 minutes from 5 p.m. until midnight.

• Random slot machines will be chosen, and players at those machines with properly inserted Club Eldorado cards will win the cash.

• Must be present to win.

Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details.

$20,000 REEL IN THE CASH GIVEAWAYS

Haul in the big catch during Eldorado’s $20,000 Reel in the Cash Giveaways! Drawings will be held Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

• Play our loose slots and hot tables between 12:01 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. each giveaway day for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000.

• Club Eldorado members may swipe their Club Eldorado Card between 4:00 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. on drawing days to activate entry(s).

• Random drawings will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on promotion days.

• Must be present to win.

Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details.

THE BIG DEAL (JUST GOT BIGGER!) CASH GIVEAWAYS

The stakes just got higher during The Big Deal Cash Giveaways at Eldorado! The starting offer is up from $500 to $750! Will you keep it, or give in to temptation?

• Play our huge variety of slots and table games May 1 through 16 for your chance to win $750 cash.

• On May 16, you’ll then have 30 seconds to decide if you should keep the money or trade it in for a briefcase worth up to $10,000! Risk it, and your winnings could decrease.

• Swipe your Club Eldorado card from 12 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. March 21 to activate your entries.

• One winner will be drawn every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. until midnight. 41 players will win.

• Stop by Club Eldorado for complete promotional details.

$100,000 EXTREME GIVEAWAY!

There’s more money than ever up for grabs during the $100,000 Eldorado Extreme Giveaways!

• On Saturday, May 30, a minimum of $2000 will be given away every 15 minutes!

• For every 20 points earned, Club Eldorado members will receive one entry into the drawings on the 30th.

• Earn 9x entries Mondays through Thursdays.

• Two Club Eldorado members will win every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. until midnight.

• Cash prizes range from $1,000 to $2,000.

• Stop by Club Eldorado for complete promotional details.

GOLD RUSH $3,000 WEEKLY SLOT TOURNAMENTS

Every Monday; $3,000 guaranteed prize money per tournament

• Tournaments held every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

• Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on day of tournament

• President and Gold card holders receive one free round; regular entry fee is $20

• For complete details, ask any slot employee.

TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS

Weekly blackjack tournament; Guaranteed $2000 prize pool

• Tournament held every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

• Registration begins at 4 p.m. day of tournament

• Entry fee is $20

• Located on first level of casino

• See Club Eldorado or contact Pit Supervisor for complete details

April 20, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

VINCE GILL TO PERFORM AT HORSESHOE CASINO & HOTEL

An unforgettable performance – Sunday, May 24!

(Bossier City, LA) - Horseshoe Casino & Hotel is proud to present nineteen time Grammy Award winner, Vince Gill at the Horseshoe Riverdome on Sunday, May 24. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $105 and $95 and seating is reserved. Purchase tickets at www.riverdome.com, by calling 888-512-SHOW (7469) or at the Horseshoe Gift Horse® Gift Shop. Patrons must be age 21 or older to attend.

Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year two years consecutively. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history.

Vince Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 19 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. An avid golfer, he helped create the annual Vince Gill Pro-Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament (The Vinny) in 1993 in order to help support junior golf programs throughout Tennessee. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music’s best known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.

In August of 2007, the Country Music Association inducted Vince Gill as the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

March 27, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

BONNIE RAITT TO PERFORM AT HORSESHOE CASINO & HOTEL

An event that will give you something to talk about! – Friday, May 15!

(Bossier City, LA) - Horseshoe Casino & Hotel will have something to talk about this May.

Nine-time Grammy winner, Bonnie Raitt, will perform at the Riverdome on Friday, May 15 for an unforgettable evening. Her sultry, bluesy style is sure to have new and old fans alike talking for months. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $80 and $90 and seating is reserved. Purchase tickets at www.riverdome.com, by calling 888-512-SHOW (7469) or at the Horseshoe Gift Horse® Gift Shop. Patrons must be age 21 or older to attend.

More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. The release of Souls Alike, her eighteenth album, marks yet another brave, exhilarating step in a legendary body of work.

In March of 2000, Bonnie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; this was followed by her welcome into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, along with her father, in June 2001. Over the years, Bonnie has appeared as a guest on over 100 album projects, as chronicled in the discography section of her official website. She continues to stretch the boundaries, performing with artists as varied as Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora, and legends B.B.King, Tony Bennett, and Willie Nelson.

All of Raitt’s experiences led her to Souls Alike, her first album ever to bear the credit "Produced by Bonnie Raitt." The album, again recorded with her close-knit, beloved touring band and ace engineer/co-producer, Tchad Blake, is a collection of songs by lesser-known songwriters with whom Raitt feels a deep affinity and whose work she is eager to champion. Souls Alike debuted at #19 on the Billboard 200 in September 2005, eliciting widespread critical acclaim and propelling Raitt back onto the road.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

March 31, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

311 TO ROCK AT HORSESHOE CASINO & HOTEL

An event you don’t want to miss! – Thursday, May 7!

(Bossier City, LA) - Horseshoe Casino & Hotel is proud to present multi-platinum rockers 311 live in concert on Thursday, May 7 in the Riverdome! Horseshoe guests will experience their unique mix of rock, reggae, and hip-hop. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. with opening band, Outlaw Nation and 311 to follow.

Tickets are on sale for $50 and the show is standing room only. Purchase tickets at www.riverdome.com, by calling 888-512-SHOW (7469) or at the Horseshoe Gift Horse® Gift Shop. Patrons must be age 18 or older to attend.

Multi-platinum rock band 311 have been hard at work in their own North Hollywood studio, The Hive, with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith) putting the final touches on their ninth studio album. The highly anticipated record, Uplifter, is set for release via Volcano/Jive Records in late spring.

To date, 311 has sold more than 8.3 million units in the U.S alone, with 5 albums in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Sales Chart and 7 singles soaring into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song and Don’t Tread On Me). The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer. Support acts on the past five Unity Tours have included Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R. and Matisyahu.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Louisiana Boardwalk

540 Boardwalk Blvd

Bossier City, LA 71111

CONTACT: Ashley Roe, Marketing Manager

318-752-1455

Louisiana Boardwalk hosts Earth Day Expo

BOSSIER CITY (April 21, 2009) – The Louisiana Boardwalk is "Going Green" for Earth Day this year with their Earth Day Expo. The five-day event is presented by Chesapeake Energy. Beginning Wednesday, April 22 and continuing through Sunday, April 26, the Louisiana Boardwalk is welcoming vendors onto property that feature organic or earth-friendly products.

"We are thrilled that we could partner with Chesapeake Energy in trying to raise awareness to this day so that people will make a difference in their every day lives. Here at the Boardwalk we’ve switched to fluorescent or LED lighting whenever possible to use less energy here on our property," said Boardwalk Property Manager Ray Tromba.

The opportunity to win free tickets to the new Disneynature film Earth will be available at Regal Cinemas, and live entertainment will be featured all weekend on the entertainment stage under the Texas Street Bridge.

On Saturday, April 25th the national GOT MILK tour will be on site giving away free milk moustache photos, free milkshakes and free samples of milk. There will also be select retail stores where guests can register to win tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert in May. Also during the five-day celebration, select stores including Chocolate Crocodile, Kitchen Collection, Pretty Cosmetics, Yankee Candle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Destiny Day Spa and Earthbound Trading Co., will have exclusive Earth Day special discounts. Each evening of the Expo at 6:30 p.m., the landmark feature fountain at the main entrance will glow green in honor of Earth Day with the Earth Day Expo fountain lighting ceremony.

"We're pleased to participate as a sponsor of the Earth Day Expo activities at the Boardwalk," said Kevin McCotter, Director of Corporate Development - Louisiana at Chesapeake Energy. "The commercial, environmentally-friendly, bi-fuel truck we have on display is the perfect example of Chesapeake's support of Earth Day Expo's goals and objectives."

For more information about the Earth Day Expo or the Louisiana Boardwalk, call 318.752.1455, or visit louisianaboardwalk.com.

Louisiana Boardwalk is a development of O&S Holdings, LLC. The Los Angeles based development firm owns over 80 properties in the United States and currently has several under development. The 850,000 sq. ft., Louisiana Boardwalk, features nearly 60 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Louisiana’s only Bass Pro Outdoor World and Regal Cinema’s 14. For more information on O&S Holdings, visit www.osholdings.com or www.louisianaboardwalk.com

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For Immediate Release

News Release

For Information contact: Erika Roberts (Marketing/Media Chair, Cinco De Mayo, Inc.) – 318-272-2989 or Gina Hobbs (President, Cinco De Mayo, Inc.) – 318-455-9745

12th ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA 2009

KICKS OFF MAY 2 & 3

FREE Festival scheduled for May 2 & 3 at Festival Plaza, Downtown Shreveport, La.!

Excitement and fun are just around the corner…Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 2009!

Shreveport-Bossier, La. - The Shreveport/Bossier City Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Inc., in partnership with Latinos Unidos del Norte Louisiana/LULAC (Shreveport/Bossier City Council #16001) are pleased to present its 12th annual Shreveport/Bossier City Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: A Celebration of Hispanic Culture May 2-3 at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

"We will bring two incredible days of fun and excitement to the area with the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 2009. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Hispanic culture and for exhibitors to promote and market their products and services to the Latino market in our area. Thanks to the support provided by our 2009 sponsors, the business community, local organizations, and individuals, our festival will attract attendees from throughout the Ark-La-Tex, from day-trippers to leisure weekend travelers," said Gina Hobbs, President of Cinco de Mayo, Inc. 

CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL – MAY 2 & 3

Festival patrons can enjoy two fun- filled days featuring children’s activities/actividades para niños, 5k Fun Run & Health Walk, FREE Health Fair, a canine contest & Chihuahua Dog Races/concurso canino y carreras de Chihuahuas, an amateur Salsa dance contest/concurso de baile, entertainment for the entire family and much, much more/entretenimiento para toda la familia y mucho, mucho más! In addition, the festival will feature a diverse range of music to include Mariachi, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and Reggaeton.

For more information, visit www.louisianalulac.org/fiesta or call (318) 682-4222.

Festival Kick-Off Party – May 1

A festival kick-off party for sponsors, local dignitaries, volunteers and the media will be held Friday, May 1st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at rooftop of Boomtown Casino Hotel. This event is being co-sponsored by the Hispanic Business Council an affiliate of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce as their 2nd Quarter After Hours mixer in partnership with Platinum Sponsor, Boomtown Casino. Come join us for Food, Fun & Fiesta while you preview a celebration of Hispanic Culture through Mariachi entertainment, performances by Salsa Dancers, and samplings of festival delectables by participating food vendors. Door prizes will be provided by festival sponsors and participating Chamber members. Admission is $3 for Chamber & $5 for Non-Chamber members and Free for invited media partners. For more information, call Gina Hobbs at (318) 455-9745 or visit www.louisianalulac.org/fiesta.

1st ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO 5K FUN RUN & HEALTH WALK – MAY 2 – 8:30 AM The Shreveport-Bossier Cinco de Mayo Inc. in partnership with Latinos Unidos del Norte Louisiana-LULAC Council #16001, City of Shreveport, Coca Cola Bottling Company and Ribbons & Ruby’s are launching this year’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with the 1st Annual 5K Fun Run & Health Walk Saturday, May 2, 2009. Race starts and finishes at Clyde Fant Parkway and Lake Street. Every pre-registered participant will receive an official 2009 Cinco de Mayo 5K T-shirt and water bottle. Participants may register early in person at Sportspectrum located at 7607 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA, 71105 or by going on-line at www.sportspectrumusa.com. Early registration is $18 by April 25th, $20 after and $25 on race day. After the race join us for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at the Festival Plaza, located downtown Shreveport. Come out and support a great cause.

12th ANNUAL CHIHUAHUA CHALLENGE – MAY 2 – 11AM – 1:30PM

The Cinco De Mayo excitement continues with the 12th Annual Chihuahua Challenge. If you have a Chihuahua that loves to race then you don’t want to miss this great opportunity. In addition to the "big race" we will offer exciting canine contests. "Top Dogs" in our special events categories including Best Costume and Best Trick will win a gift! Registration begins at 11am on Saturday, May 2 and race start time starts at Noon. Entry fee is $10 per event category. Location will be at the Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport, Louisiana. All proceeds benefit LULAC’s scholarship fund. To enter, stop by Lucky’s Yellow Rubber Ducky located at 720 Azalea Dr., Shreveport, LA. Or, contact Heather Lindsey-Holland at (318) 946-8563 or email at: hlindsey22@hotmail.com

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in August 2000 to represent the Hispanic Community throughout Northwest Louisiana.

The organization’s primary goals are to promote higher education, to enhance cultural awareness and to increase community involvement. To achieve those goals, among other initiatives, the organization sponsors an academic scholarship program for individuals of Hispanic decent throughout Louisiana.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Inc. offers the scholarship by donating a significant portion of festival profits to Latinos Unidos del Norte Lousiana, L.U.L.A.C. Council #16001. We are pleased to announce that for 2008, a total of six Educational Scholarships totaling $5,600 were awarded and over $51,000 have been awarded year to date. Scholarships are available annually to qualified students throughout Louisiana. Education and economic opportunities are the keys to becoming a contributing member of our society, and CINCO DE MAYO INC. and LATINOS UNIDOS DEL NORTE/LULAC are attempting to assist Hispanics in achieving these goals.

The organization also hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout Northwest Louisiana, in addition to civic and speaking engagements and local public school activities.

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