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The Krewe of Highland is a Shreveport, Louisiana Carnival Krewe which stages an annual parade on the Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday. The krewe takes its name from the neighborhood of Highland, where the parade takes place.

The Krewe of Highland was founded by Shreveport businessman and Caddo Parish, Louisiana Commissioner Matthew Linn.

Parade
The Krewe of Highland parade was first held in 1995, and is known for a variety of unusual Mardi Gras throws that include SPAM sandwiches, grilled hot dogs and Zip-Loc bags filled with spaghetti and meatballs. The parade is lead by a traditional Second line (parades) courtesy of the Shreveport-based Blanc et Noir Marching Society.

Ball
In addition to its parade, the Krewe of Highland also holds a ball for its membership and guests on the Friday night preceding the parade.