Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball for teens in Shreveport
According to a press release, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will present 'Hiding Behind the Mask: The Faces of Bullying' Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball on February 23.
The event will be held at the Sheriff's Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Ave from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Event organizers say the Mardi Gras-themed event will include a meaningful discussion on preventing and stopping bullying.
Krewe of Gemini grand ball sells out
Police say the the ball is open to ages 5-13, the anti-bullying sneaker ball will feature music, entertainment, and opportunities to win prizes.
Refreshments will be provided.
Attendees are encouraged to be creative and wear their favorite Mardi Gras-inspired outfit and sneakers.
RSVP is required. To secure a spot, please contact Malaysia Simon at 318-681-0870.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
San Francisco Chronicle
6 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. theater director resigns after anti-predator group posts alleged ‘catch' video
The executive director of Boxcar Theatre in San Francisco resigned Sunday, the organization said, after anonymous internet vigilantes accused him of attempting to meet up with someone who had posed online as a 14-year-old boy. The former executive director, Nick Olivero, did not immediately respond to the Chronicle's requests for comment on Monday. 'A private citizen's social media accounts personally accused Nick Olivero of sending inappropriate digital messages to someone who presented as a minor,' Boxcar Theatre said in a statement on its Facebook and Instagram accounts on Monday. 'We are shocked and appalled by these allegations and take them very seriously,' the statement said. 'Thankfully, we have expert leadership ready to assume executive duties and keep Boxcar Theatre's mission moving forward.' The social media account making the accusations, People v. Preds, had more than 67,000 followers on X and more than 24,000 on Facebook as of Monday. It referred to Olivero as 'Catch 540.' Around the country, a group of often unaffiliated groups has in recent years engaged in what is often called 'predator catching,' seeking to trick online targets into meeting with people pretending to be children and then filming the encounters. The phenomenon resembles the 20-year-old NBC show 'To Catch a Predator.' While these groups sometimes work with law enforcement and have prompted arrests, the methods are controversial, in part because the groups may be partially motivated by the prospect of making money or gaining online fame. Proving the cases in court can also be difficult. The Aug. 8 thread by People v. Preds contains a video showing a person strongly resembling Olivero walking out of a grocery store, into a parking garage and onto a street. The vigilante group said the store is in San Diego. A person holding a camera follows the man, saying, 'Yo, Nick, I have pictures of you, bro. I can turn it into the cops.' Then: 'You're here to meet a 14-year-old kid, dude,' and 'This ain't gonna look too good, dude.' Another video in the same thread shows what People v. Preds described as a text conversation with Olivero. One side identifies himself as Tim, who says he's 'bout to be 15' and that he 'can't put 14 on grindr :(.' David Oates, a spokesperson for Boxcar's board of directors, told the Chronicle that the board had planned to meet Monday to discuss Olivero's status with the company, but that Olivero resigned before they could do so. Managing Director Stefani Pelletier and Executive Producer Laura Drake Chambers will take over Olivero's duties. The conduct alleged in the vigilante group's posts appears to be unrelated to any activity by Boxcar Theatre. Boxcar Theatre was founded in 2005 and built a reputation for daring, gritty work. It had planned to mount the Halloween-themed show 'Nightmare: House on Franklin St.' at the Haas-Lilienthal House beginning in September, but that show has been canceled, Oates said. 'The company is working on a new haunted house production concept,' he said. The Chronicle last year investigated allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, racism, violence, wage theft, retaliation and more at the San Francisco theater company, which produced the long-running but troubled immersive, Prohibition-era show 'The Speakeasy.'
USA Today
10 hours ago
- USA Today
Your NFL team will soon have its own Croc, but these 14 squads are up first
With the football season only weeks away, Crocs and the NFL are teaming up to give fans a mix of comfortable footwear and fandom. The partnership was announced in a news release from the NFL on Monday, Aug. 18. According to the NFL, the multi-year licensing agreement will entail an "NFL x Crocs" collaboration featuring team-inspired footwear and NFL-themed Jibbitz. 'This collection goes far beyond product — it's about creating unforgettable experiences that bring our communities even closer to the game they love,' Matias Infante, vice president of global marketing of Crocs, said in the release. The new line of NFL-themed Crocs will include a first drop showcasing 14 of the 32 NFL teams, with products for the remaining teams coming later. The partnership will also bring more than footwear, with limited releases and expanded categories, including bags. Here is what you need to know about the partnership. Which teams will get their own Crocs? All 32 NFL teams will get Crocs products throughout the season, according to the news release. The initial drop on Thursday, Sept. 18, will include Crocs for 14 teams: Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
UPI
15 hours ago
- UPI
Look: 'Fallout' heads to New Vegas in new Season 2 images
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Prime Video has released new images from the upcoming second season of Fallout that brings the series to New Vegas. The photos, released on Monday, feature Ella Purnell's Lucy, Aaron Moten's Maximus and flashback scenes featuring Walton Goggins' Cooper Howard from before he was The Ghoul. Images of The Ghoul talking with Lucy in the desert, Kyle MacLachlan's Hank using a Pip-Boy device and Moises Arias' Norm inside of a Vault were also released. Fallout, based on the popular video game series of the same name, returns to Prime Video for Season 2 in December. The second season heads to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas following the events of Season 1. The location was featured in the critically-acclaimed and best-selling video game Fallout: New Vegas, which was originally released in 2010. Fallout was renewed for a third season in May. In addition, a Fallout-themed haunted house is coming to Universal Studios in Orlando and Los Angeles as part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights event. 'The White Lotus' stars walk the red carpet
