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Enjoy free Highland Jazz & Blues Festival in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Highland Area Partnership has announced the return of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival, set for Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Columbia Park in Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood. 

Now in its 21st year, the free community event will feature three music stages, a children’s art area, a pet-friendly zone, and over 60 vendors, including artisans and food trucks.

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Headlining this year’s festival is bluesman Kenny Neal and his seven-piece band, known for keeping Louisiana Swamp Blues alive. Other acts on the Pavilion Stage include the Curtis Mills Collective, Josh Madden and his Blues Brothers Tribute Band, Doug Duffy and BADD, and Grammy nominee Buddy Flett.

The Miller Lite Gazebo Stage will feature performances by Everett Street Jazz, Daniel Scott Quintet, Stilettos, Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, and The Shreveport Bone Society

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New this year is the Inspiration Stage, highlighting talented student musicians from local schools and featuring an interactive performance by Lady Chops, the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s 2024 Performing Artist of the Year.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a free shuttle sponsored by BOM Bank available from Mall St. Vincent throughout the day. Festival merchandise will be sold near the Pavilion Stage.

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