Shreveport Family Christmas Festival & Parade
Our Purpose
LightUpShreveport.com serves as the digital home for the Shreveport Family Christmas Festival and Parade. This cherished annual event takes place from December 19-21 in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, featuring a gala, a festive decorating party, a vibrant parade, and dazzling fireworks. Fundraising efforts support G.E.Y.A., an educational organization dedicated to enriching our community.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season while supporting a noble cause through volunteer opportunities, ticket purchase, and various donation methods.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team is passionate about bringing joy to the Shreveport community through this festive celebration. We work tirelessly to ensure every detail of the festival is executed flawlessly for the enjoyment of all attendees.
Dorian Ford
Founder & Festival Director
As Founder and Festival Director, Dorian oversees all aspects of the Shreveport Family Christmas Festival — vision, programming, partnerships, fundraising, and community engagement. She ensures every event reflects our mission of family, celebration, and local pride.
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Jonquette Washington
Family Festival Chair
The Festival Chair coordinates family games and all on-site activities, creating fun, safe, and memorable experiences for attendees of every age. They manage activity schedules, vendor collaboration for interactive booths, and day-of logistics to keep the festival running smoothly. Jonquette has been part of the Shreveport Family Christmas Festival since its inception, bringing deep institutional knowledge and a steady hand to every event.
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Entertainment Chair
The Entertainment Chair books and coordinates performers and emcees for all three events, manages stage schedules, and handles artist logistics and technical riders. Their job is to deliver high-quality entertainment that keeps the crowd excited from day into night. To be considered as a featured performer or emcee, contact her directly.
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Tony Wright Jr.
Parade Chair
The Parade Chair oversees parade entries, route logistics, permits, safety marshals, and judging — designing what we aim to be the best parade Shreveport has ever seen. They coordinate float staging, timing, and community participation to create a show-stopping procession. To sign up for the parade click here: https://geyala.regfox.com/the-shreveport-family-christmas-festival-parade
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Heroes of the Heart
The Festival Chair coordinates family games and all on-site activities, creating fun, safe, and memorable experiences for attendees of every age. They manage activity schedules, vendor collaboration for interactive booths, and day-of logistics to keep the festival running smoothly. Jonquette has been part of the Shreveport Family Christmas Festival since its inception, bringing deep institutional knowledge and a steady hand to every event. To sign up to be an event vendor click here: https://geyala.regfox.com/the-shreveport-family-christmas-festival-parade
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Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Founder & Festival Director, ensuring the festival runs smoothly year-round. This role is the Founder’s right hand — managing calendars, coordinating communications, and keeping projects on track so leadership can focus on vision, partnerships, and big-picture strategy.
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Volunteer Chair
The Volunteer Chair organizes recruitment, training, and shift scheduling for volunteers across all three events. They ensure every volunteer is prepared, supported, and recognized — keeping our teams staffed and our events welcoming.
To volunteer click here: https://forms.office.com/r/TsjynGU2g7
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